A few suggestions:
I would recommend a girls classic team that plays in the Pelham state league. Also:
1)If you want to check the rosters of NECSA girl teams you can go to the Pelham Masonic and State Challenge league websites (you can link to them thru
Pelham and State Challenge Leagues www.hotstat.com )and look up the age group you are interested in. Then select that team and see their roster for this past spring season. Your daughter may see some names there.
2) Call the respective parents of players that your daughter knows and ask direct questions. Most times they are valid or you may hear some complaints about playing time, etc. Ask if the coach plays favorites or plays everyone or does he/she only want to win every game. Since coaches are paid they do have that pressure and desire to win as many as possible. Wins and success are very important in club ball, as they should be.
3) Without mentioning names, I believe you will find more experienced coaching at classic and up levels. There is not a whole lot of difference in quality in the lower tier or B classic teams. But the instruction is consistent and good in the girls divisions in both CSC and NECSA.
4) Travel will be the biggest difference when you move up to classic. Yet the travel is fun for the kids and sometimes a pain for the parents. But thats a part of the commitment to club ball.
(One other note: I referee a lot of U-11 to U-13 classic and challenge girls teams and they have great fun, even though the coaches do yell and scream more than necessary, so be prepared for that.
Good luck to you and your daughter.............