Isn't there a sizeable cost difference between LTLC and Crabs? I wonder how many families chose LTLC because of finances.
This would make sense on LTLC migrating to Crabs. Lots of families join LTLC because it is 1/2 or 1/3 the cost of most club programs. They get free access to county fields and don't do as much as the higher level clubs as far as high end tournaments, etc. However, as kids head into middle school you start to see key players leave for the better clubs because they want more than what LTLC can offer. More training, year around commitment, positioning specific training, non-parent coaching, etc. Once they lose a few, it's hard to replenish because they aren't getting lots of new kids coming to tryouts every year.
Makes sense for CRABS because they can have an elite level 2029 team right away, and add in a few other 2029's and/or 2028 holdbacks to have a solid squad.
