From my observation I would say that player development and staying focused on what is best for the children ( because they are after all still children ) should be at the forefront of what clubs do. Team success doesn't always need to be measured by wins and losses or by who commits to where. Are the players learning? Are their skills progressing? Are they being appropriately challenged? Are they happy? It is easy to see who really cares about the success of the player vs running a business.
I don't agree with comparing where children choose to play or not to each other. When to make this choice is subject to each individual's needs. It is my hope that all who wish to continue playing may! Why not celebrate the accomplishments of these great players from our state?
