Bear, I have no arguement with you. But I do want to clear something up. My son played with the OSSOC 88's from the time he was U-9 thru U15. This was a team comprised originally entirely of MB players. At U-10 we incorporated some McClellanville players with much success..even tho we trained separately. At U12, with MB and McClellanville players, we were still having much success and were in final four at State Cup. At U13, 2 players fom MPSC joined our team..we made finals at State Cup. At U14...another MPSC player joined us as well as a Summerville player...by this time we were training in McClellanville twice a week...a 1 1/2 hour drive for MB players.. We won State Cup and had a fabulous time at Regionals. Now we're playing in Premier league. At U15..more players from MPSC, and another player from Summerville...still training at McClellanville, MB players have dwindled to 4. Make State Finals, playing in Premier league again. U16...the team makes a move to MPSC...My son drops off the team...Traveling for premier league is hard enough...having to travel 2 hours to practice for a 15 year old is over the top. All this to say...no..it was not a MPSC team gone awry...it was an effort on the part of many people to bring together the best talent on the coast where the 88's were concerned. Parents with serious players recognized where the best coaching and development was happening. My personal opinion is that we should look at what is best for our kids..regardless of club loyalty. You ask me if there is anything preventing this team from trying out for Bridge FA...well...anything I would say would be purely speculation. So I'll leave it at that. Best of luck...I think you are on the right track. The Coast definately has the talent...we just have to pull it together!!
