That pretty much sums up the whole club soccer experience, I don't think it has ever been stated any better than this.
Define what you want to get out of it and then investigate and pursue your options. Cafeteria menu-like pricing.
Remember, a child's level of ability, passion and commitment often changes every season. The path you were investing in back at U13 might not be the path you want to invest in at U17. Doesn't mean that the parent, player or club did anything "wrong" along the way.
Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.
