Not enough players - leave or hope for the best

[JJsqueeze]

it really depends on what her goals are...at that age if being recruited is a priority then you need to find a different home with a team that can give her exposure and you can be confident that they will be around through the year and able to participate in the tourneys and showcases needed for good exposure, if you just want her to have fun playing the game and improve, then go where she is most comfortable. I don't have any direct experience at that level but when my girls get there that would be the approach I will be taking.

 

[JNew0872]

Just an update: went to the workout for the new team last night. She liked the team and the coaches. She was offered a spot. Haven't talked to coach she already committed to yet but he has 9 players. Still trying to make a decision.

 

[CoachKevin]

Just an update: went to the workout for the new team last night. She liked the team and the coaches. She was offered a spot. Haven't talked to coach she already committed to yet but he has 9 players. Still trying to make a decision.

But how are the 9 players? I have been in his shoes and had to take any warm body just to fill a team.... it wasn't fun and the skill difference between players was huge. We didn't do well, and really nobody had fun (despite what everyone says, winning is fun...getting run ruled almost every game isn't).

Do what your DD wants to do... make it her decision!!!

 

[JNew0872]

Well DD decided she is going to stay with her team. She did not want to be the player that folded the team and felt she should honor her commitment. Then, 5 hours after making her decision, got word that coach picked up some quality players from a team that folded. DD is excited. Thank you everyone for the advice.

 

[PA SB Dad]

Well done! Your DD's patience was rewarded! Good luck this year!

 

[Greenmonsters]

Whew, good news, but it is hard on the blood pressure...

Maybe there needs to be a forum section for troubled coaches looking to join two teams in danger of folding together....Sarcasm but there is a need for these teams to find solutions like this. But for every joining or coach who goes the extra mile, there is a coach who just walks off or who hangs around year to year scavenging for players.

I'm in favor if you also propose to restrict your hate to that section.

 

[dbronstein]

Great! Glad it worked out!