So these kids had no connections to get on a good team but they got into Philly Showcase through monkey business?
Sometimes coaches need to spread the wealth when it comes to recommendations they send some kids to Blackcard, some to Showtinme, some to Jake Reed, etc. but typically they don't just put their best kid in for all of them because other parents expect some love too.
I believe many of the kids on the list were recommended by their school Varsity coaches. Club coaches had their share of picks.
Each elite club is given 3 to 4 automatic bids. Then they have a list of 3 or 4 kids that they try to get in based on declined invites. Yes some kids used High School Coaches but most use their travel coaches who have automatic bids. Many of the top kids from Long Island are on the list. There are a few from Long Island that in no way have the skill set to even be on the field.
