ak86, as a player that has had the opportunity to play at the higher levels...
1) Looking back at your experiences would you have given up State Cup, Southern Regionals (possible Nationals), Premier League (possible National League), ODP, High School (I'm guessing you picked up a ring or two there, and if so may still be wearing at least one of them) and the "Proving Grounds" of the Disney Tournament to make those trips you listed?
2) Do you think a player over the next 1-3 years will necessarily have to trade the opportunities listed in the first question to play ECNL in order to achieve the highest levels of competition they are capable of playing?
Given full evolution of ECNL I think these are the questions players will have to make decisions on in the not too distant future. Looking back, and since I believe you have no dog in this, do you think the system you came up in fell short of providing the opportunities necessary for you to fully develop your game?
