I've been involved with St. Giles, St. Giles United and now CESA and I would be VERY surprised if a player was told not to try out...this sounds like something that was taken out of context. I can believe that if a parent approached a childs coach that the coach would give them an honest opinion about that childs level of play...from that coaches opinion...but I highly doubt they would tell them not to try out...just my opinion from my experience.
swanseawinger20...the initial fee is only the slightest tip of the iceberg if you are looking at the real cost of travel soccer. Unless they are playing in t-shirts and gym shorts and never travel out of town...telling them that the cost is $ 125 just doesn't cover all of the costs...not even close.