Great points. At times I wonder if the club affiliation is more important to the parents rather than the girls. My daughter currently plays for what most people on BOTC would consider a "B" team (non YJ, Heros, or M & D). Prior to this year she played on what would be considered an "A" team. Her love for the game and confidence are back because it's not all about 3-4 girls controlling the ball, she plays almost the entire game, and there really isn't that sense of superiority by some girls that you often find on the so called "elite" clubs. There is a ton of talent across the board for "B" teams, the simple difference between the two levels being the YJs and Heros of the world have rosters that are stocked from top to bottom. Unfortunately for many of those girls who are talented but languish on the end of the bench their development is slowed.
