What is the likelihood that there a top players at this age group not yet on a top travel team? Outside of GC players who generally do not play travel, are there other kids out there who could upgrade these top teams? Being that these guys are only 5th grade, one would have to think yes. Any thoughts or experiences from parents with older travel kids?
First, these are 7th graders, not 5th graders. Second, GC kids do play on travel teams. Third, what’s your definition of a “top player”? Just because a kid is on a top team, in no way means he is a top player. But, that depends on where your benchmark is for top players. Also depends on the position. You could have a kid that doesn’t even play yet and end up being a top goalie. Same for a pole. Get me a great athlete and I’ll get you a great pole in a year. For goalies, they either got it or they don’t. Not a whole lot of skills to learn there. But not many kids want to play the position. It would be a lot tougher to find a new top kid at the skill positions, especially attack. But anything is possible.
