I understand and sympathize with the position you are in. If your coach wants to get some competitive games over the winter, or next spring, PM me. Maybe I could help you set up some competitive friendlies against some teams from Charlotte. For the right price, Manchester Meadows would be happy to host a few games......and it's a real nice place to play.

One of the advantages of South Carolina is that in the fall, you can jump around and play in whatever division you want. I have a U-15 daughter whose team has been "trapped" in NC's second division for the past two years due to injuries and bad luck.

Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.