Other teams do have very good players. My son plays for one of the lesser known teams on Long Island and there are 8 kids that i'm sure the big teams would love to have. Our coach knows he doesn't have the depth to challenge these teams - but when our main group are in - we are competitive. The coach supports the effort & talent these 8 bring - he's encouraged their own personal growth tremendously. When you're 13 & 14 sometimes its not the wins & loses - but the playing time and support that makes you a player. Here's to the overlooked stars of 2017 - keep working !