My son is on a 2024 team with several hold backs. He is a very good player but see's limited opportunities, because of the presence of the older players. His growth is being limited, as a result. But, he is on a good team, with good coaches, and I see value in that. I know that there are many other parents in the same situation. Just wondering how other parents are dealing with this.
What team is he on? If you are being honest with yourself, you already know the answer. You can find the right environment for him if you actually want to do what's best for him (good coaches with the opportunity to play.) Do you want to look back on this and only be able to say that he was on a good team with good coaches and learned the game the correct way, but never played? As a parent you can justify anything, but wins and losses and being on a top team don't matter if your kid doesn't get to play enough.
I’m sure you are right. Thank you. I’m still pretty new to this game. My concern is, if we switch teams, he could end up being in the exact same situation. Seems like this is a prevalent issue with teams. Are there any teams that don’t have this problem?
Depends on what level he is and what you want. If he is a good player right below holdbacks..You have no choice ..Hold him back . Especially if you go to a MIAA school. If he is public school player, not as important to hold him back unless you are thinking D1..Then hold him back for sure in MD. That is who you are competing with for D1.
Thank you for the advice. I’d say my son rates right under the hold backs. Never thought about holding him back. He could have a shot at D1. Maybe I should consider it.
