Looking to possibly switch clubs for the 1st time, but missed tryouts, kid wanted to be committed to finishing out the current season first. Is it tool late to get on a 1st or 2nd team elsewhere (if it’s a good fit)? Or are we SOL until the next tryout window? Not interested in dual roster, etc.
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Depends. If he's good enough there is almost always space. No club, at any level, is going to turn down a kid who would be a top 3 kid for them. However, if its a bottom 3rd kid, might be tougher. If he is between 1st and 2nd, probably get onto several 2nd teams.Originally posted by Guest View Post -
You will need to post age, gender and geo area as the answer depends......Comment
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Also depends on if the current club will release the player. You may need to swap leagues WPL to RCL etcComment
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Without outing my player, or current club (still may continue with the club). Middle school age, starting midfielder on the current first team. Seattle/Eastside area. Good, not great player, so definitely not a top 3 type player situation. Considering the season is just about over, and have not accepted any offer to return, would it matter to change leagues?Comment
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Go to XF, they will roster over 24+ players and will absolutely add a player from another club before promoting a kid from the second team.Comment
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Just look at the clubs websites. They post other tryout days for kids who missed. Here is an example:Originally posted by Guest View Post
www.lfciawashington.com/tryouts
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This poster is right. Their teams will be full now, but your player will be able to get on if they go train with a team below their abilities. That is if they are a B team player, take them to the C team coach. This move will also set them up for lots of playing time as they should be one of the strongest players on the team and will catch the eye of the B team coach for next yearOriginally posted by Guest View PostComment
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This tryout hack has been around for a while for parents/coaches to create a spot on a team were it appeared one didn't exist.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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If your child is starting 11 caliber a coach is likely to add them. Most coaches dont fill the roster at tryouts and build some flexibility to add a player or two. At middle school age, an ideal roster size is around 14-18, if at XF bump that to 18-24. Again, if he is starting 11 material, most coaches will add. If hes not, likely will be sent down to the team below and he will have to work his way up.Originally posted by Guest View Post
On my sons team 8 boys have moved up from second team to ecnl team over the years.Comment
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Thanks all for reasonable feedback!Comment
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If you missed tryouts go to Western Washington Surf. They'll take anyone and have plenty of roster space on every team.Comment
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