Thanks for all the advice. I figured that whether I was up front about trying out or let the team know afterwards, feelings were going to be hurt. I guess what I was really wondering was that if it's common practice to let your current coach know you are trying out for another team or tell...
My DD has played for the same team/coach for the past two years. As with any team, girls have come and gone, but the main core of 5-6 players has remained. We've developed many friendships with the core families as well as the new ones.
At the end of the fall season, I began seeing postings...