HD,
I understand.....but we're talking about consolidating at U15 or so. If we were talking about U12 or 13 I'd agree with you. U15 is another matter.
And besides.....its a 1 year deal right? Kid doesn't make it at U15, bust your arse and come back at U16 to try again.
I don't think its bizarre at all. In fact, this is simply a microcosm of what ALREADY happens at CESA Premier and Bridge Gold and CUFC Elite today. There are kids currently on the top teams who used to be on the top team, got put on the "B" team, worked their way back to the "A" team.
I would hate it for my son or daughter if they wanted to play at the highest level and becasue of this....they couldn't. But I also kind of see it as being inevitable. Eventually it happens to every kid who loves the game and wants to keep climbing....but is told they aren't good enough. My son wants to play D1 soccer....and then professionally in Europe. You think thats going to happen? Who am I to say no? But realistically....he's going to hear no sooner or later. Whether its at 14 or 15 or 16...its still no.
