"I have to say the time we spend together as father and son is more valuable than any costs associated with the game.
He and his teammates over the years have embraced and enjoyed the experiences of high level competition, travel and the comradery as a major part of their youth. Events near and far have been attended by friends, associates and relatives. The game has been one of the joys of our immediate and extended family over the years."
I wish the above was true for our team, but is totally the opposite.
The girls team that attended Seattle for the ECNL event were accompanied by 2 chaperones and a coach. So much for spending quality time with our children. A majority of the families on our team had to car pool to R3 premier events and ECNL, mainly because a majority of the families couldn't afford it. If the parents were required to attend these events their would not be a team.
