Good points! It's just a shame all the clubs can't endorse the Bridge FA so parents and players don't have to make that "tough choice" but, you're right, they need to now.
The Bridge FA does have better coaching/players/teams but the facilities are adequate enough to not sacrifice development. Youngsters in other countries grow up playing on anything they can! Development is the word all these clubs use but very few are willingly to assist and make sacrifices in doing it.
As far as central location, agreed, it would be ideal. But, a 25-35 minute, one-way commute is minimal compared to the drive top players in the top clubs around the country make 3-4 times per week. The Lowcountry, and South Carolina, have to realize that putting alot of good players together with a good coach doesn't happen next door. A minimal drive to Summerville, Daniel Island or James Island isn't a big sacrifice.
The Bridge FA is only a year and a half old and has done some things the Lowcountry hasn't achieved. It looks like it will have to succeed a more cut-throat way by "convincing" parents and players to join or, in simple terms, recruit.
