Serious question from someone not from Maryland - do Hawks, peninsula, AYLC, Diamondbacks all recruit kids in the same Annapolis area? How do families choose which team to tryout for?
Chris Wilkins/Eli WIlkins - AYLC
What we did was take our son to tryouts for multiple teams as well as knowing some others he would not have needed to have tried out for and explained to everyone that a decision would not be made until after all tryouts were completed. Fortunately, all the teams were understanding and did not try to pressure us too hard. At the end of the day when we had all the invites, we sat our son down and explained his options and 100% left the decision up to to him. We gave him a day to think it over and get back to us with a decision. That is how our family did it.
Completely Backwards, Try out for all teams, see offers, Look at coaches and resumes, see what level they play in HOCO and tournaments, If below elite level, ignore that Club, pick one that gets your son the most playing time and advancement to be a D1 player, Look at Website , Do they have former D1 players, Tell your son that is the one he is playing for, this isnt a Democracy as he isnt the one forking out the money, ,,,, If not satisfied with your sons team during season ,shop him around and put him on a better club match. Your son will appreciate this as he scores against Duke in the Final Four !
I lol’d All this shopping around is what is killing club. Keep the core of a team together and these boys will ball out! How about your kids get better to earn his time on the field. You can’t just throw money at a new org and expect the boys to play. A top level goalie for this age group has been on a different team every year. He’s not getting any better when he doesn’t know the tendency and habits of his defense. All the talent but no core group of kids will get you in the same position as the Crabs: 0-7
