Don't think this is a joke. I have a 2024 and was definitely scoping things out last year.
My two cents.
Not many 2nd grade travel programs. Express, 91, legacy. The rest are 2nd/3rd mix. Would go to the tryouts thid fall they all have 2nd tryouts in winter/spring. Keep travel in perspective. It's more of a reward for working hard outside of the games. Clinics, practice more important. | 
