1. Chase, I know exactly what you mean. When I stopped playing halfway through my Freshman year in college, I couldn't believe all the things I missed out on those first few months.
2. I understand travel is going to cost. Sure a player can play at a lower level but if they are good enough why should they have to settle. A way to lower expenses would be to:
A. Not charge $300 for summer training
B. Not charge $350 for team camp that is coached by the clubs coaches (and someone please tell me why the CESA girls u15-18 only had to pay $100)
C. Lower the pay of the coaches. Many people are taking paycuts in this economy and in the 90's, I actually coached Club and High School for free (won a state cahmpionship at u17G's)
Sure, it's demand driven, but I see way to many people involved that have more money than they obviously know what to do with. In this situation, your more apt to see even more families that struggle give it up before you see the really wealthy stop paying.
