- Apr 8, 2010
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My experience has been that a lot of people try to make someone leaving a team into more of an issue than it really is. Just because an athlete decides to move to another team doesn't necessarily mean she dislikes or has any issues with anyone on her previous team. She wanted to move on for any number of reasons. I don't see why this barrier has to be thrown up...the girls can continue to be friends. I think parents tend to make it more of a big deal than it really is in some cases.
In this case, it is tryout season. Select sports are generally 1 year commitments. Some teams have a lot of turnover, some don't. I don't think the family had any obligation to tell the coaching staff what was going on until they had all of their ducks in a row. The exception would be if they all ready committed for the next season.
This year, my son's coach said no spots are guaranteed and everyone must try out. No problem...we tried out for this team, and several others. Took an offer from another team. It works both ways.
In this case, it is tryout season. Select sports are generally 1 year commitments. Some teams have a lot of turnover, some don't. I don't think the family had any obligation to tell the coaching staff what was going on until they had all of their ducks in a row. The exception would be if they all ready committed for the next season.
This year, my son's coach said no spots are guaranteed and everyone must try out. No problem...we tried out for this team, and several others. Took an offer from another team. It works both ways.