Couldn't have said it better myself. I think that too often parents are more concerned about their own image i.e. my daughter plays on such and such team, rather than what's actually in the best interest of their child.
Ok but let's say kid gets dropped to second team form club A but club B will gladly take her on their top team. Isn't it better to be on the top team regardless of club? Aren't the top teams given the most attention by club directors and usually have the best coaching? All too often I see such a dramatic drop off from 1st to 2nd team.
