So the rebels do have a 2026 team? Many reports floating around that they folded at this age or are combining with the 2027's (what parent would want that If they do have a team... ?) Lol to Rebels playing in the B Division of their own tournament. Some "elite AA" travel club they have over there. Let's see how Mike Brennan responds to this post....
I think its realistic for them to be in the B bracket. Its not realistic to think a brand new organization is going to have the right players to play in A or AA brackets. Those kids are already on A or AA teams and not leaving for a startup regardless of the marketing lure of gear they receive. It will take some time for a well-rounded team to develop. In the meantime, they shouldn't place themselves in a situation where they fail right from the start. From a business perspective, doing that just leads to kids wanting to leave after a year... then its a scramble to field a team again. Separately, it seems odd you feel the need to call out MB... there must be some animosity there -- possibly a former or even current Outlaw?
Im another rebel parent .... And there is defenitely a team. And there never was a thought of combining with 2027. 2027 has a full team. Fall is always tough on practices in any organisation because of other teamsports commitments such as football and soccer most of all. 2026 has had a hard time getting a schedule that works for everyone. So it got off to a slow start. But its coming together. What I can say is Hagens and Schroeder are amazing coaches. And the kids that come work there butts off. And these kids do have 2 practices a week. Many teams only do 1 in the fall. Plus MB has also added 3 October clinics so thats additional time for kids to work on their skills. The goal of course is to be in the A division, but this is the fall and with the slow startup and the need for the kids to gel more, the B division is the right choice for this tournament. Whats good is the decisions are being made based on whats best for the kids, not just because the organisation wants to be listed as an A team on the books. The focus is to create elite teams. That means making the right choices along the way,creating the right path, so the kids improve skillwise, gel as a team, and grow confident. Then they will become an elite team. And when you have concerns, MB, Taylor, and the coaches are always willing to talk and be up front. How many teams that you know have that open communication?
