the coaches do play the best players. Yes it is true that there are very good players that do not get alot of playing time, but the coaches are playing the best of the best. not sure why you make such a comment. As far as being a 9th or 10the grader (not favored) what does that mean? he doesn't get playing time? because there are better players ahead of him?
1. the SUMMER wm program green/gold EVERYONE plays. You will get exposure at tourneys.
2. Play for a strong club team...are you already on this strong club team? if not, how do you know you would make it? what role/position would you play? my guess is that if you are not "favored" on your little town squad, how confident are you that things would be different on a strong club team that pulls from all of LI?