The town/school teams that have great programs are dedicated to making it a program in which the student/athlete has committed coaching that provides an opportunity for them to thrive. These districts are notorious for having superb programs where the parents and athtletes are committed to backing the programs up!!!! Coaching + support = outstanding programs........Not every district has such a wonderful opportunity and I believe in these districts there isn't much time to play with a "travel team," and the athlete is committed to the school, but I also know that with a school team, there are times when an athlete advances further on the basis of who you know, not what you know.