Kevin: Sorry for the delay in responding -- somehow this slipped by. CRSA is to be applauded for taking an "open training" approach and allowing kids to train there from other clubs. I know that there are some other clubs around the state that allow this as well. It's hard to argue that this type of approach is doing what's best for youth soccer in South Carolina.
I honestly don't know if it's against the SCYSA unethical recruiting policy for a club to put on their web site that they allow this. However, to me, it's something that the SCYSA would not just want to allow, but perhaps even force members to allow. Any affiliating organization such as the SCYSA has to serve the common good of its members and not just the narrow interest of a few members -- and the common good here seems obvious -- you want to promote and develop the best youth soccer in South Carolina you can.
After the last year, I'm a big believer in trying to shine a light at some of the dark corners of youth soccer clubs and affiliating organizations. That's the reason for the original question. However, your point is exceedingly valid -- it's a win/win -- and the only thing that I'd like to do is to make sure that the clubs going "above and beyond" doing this kind of thing at least get a small amount of publicity for doing it. Great job, CRSA!
