Here is the bottom line. These organizations know that there is a better chance of players returning if they win games. I was at a local tournament last summer in in a U-13 division (11 and 12 year olds) played a team of 14 year olds. The attackmen came up to the defensemen's waists. Not only did they get beat up physically, but the score was very crooked. The coach told me after the game that his team was 2-10 last year and 14-2 this year. I'm sure his team had a wonderful time and they all are looking to come back. That U-13 team has been disbanded. This has historically been a problem. Either playing in the wrong age bracket or wrong skill bracket. Ever hear let's have some success and go in the C bracket? By the way, this was not an Express team, but making the point about the emphasis on winning (and by how many goals) at all costs. | 
