So our DD, like many of yours, just finished up her fall season. She was the most skilled player on a Bronze/F3 team and the most productive player goals wise (and played forward less than half the season), and it really wasn't even close. DD's time in Bronze/F3 will be done after this, but it will be without this team earning promotion. That being said, I am hoping for some feedback from the board on how to approach her tryouts and choose an appropriate Silver or F2/F1 team. After eliminating some teams due to poor club management and coaching, there are basically 3 choices:
1. Flight 2 team. Great coach. Essentially all the team played together 7v7 last year at flight 2 and they picked up a few new, but club experienced, players. They underperformed this year, but could have finished in the middle of the pack with one goal in a few games. That makes me think that they could use my DD. However, they have a full roster (14) and not much turnover.
2. Flight 2 team. Great coach. Similar to team 1 in terms of the commitment of the players from year to year. They were selective with their roster and didn't overload the bench, though they could have. They dominated flight 3 and will do well in flight 2. However, they score tons of goals and don't really "need" another skilled player.
3. Flight 1 club soccer team. Good experienced coach. Team underperformed and needed a goal here and there to be in the top part of the table. Needs someone with my DD's skillset but I am unsure whether DD's skills will translate to flight 1. Had only 2 subs on the bench and was looking for at least one more at the beginning of Fall. Notably, this is the "A" team to the current club's "B" team (this is not a club where the A team poaches from the B team - coaches are allowed to be territorial over their recruits).
Your thoughts are appreciated. Thank you very much.
1. Flight 2 team. Great coach. Essentially all the team played together 7v7 last year at flight 2 and they picked up a few new, but club experienced, players. They underperformed this year, but could have finished in the middle of the pack with one goal in a few games. That makes me think that they could use my DD. However, they have a full roster (14) and not much turnover.
2. Flight 2 team. Great coach. Similar to team 1 in terms of the commitment of the players from year to year. They were selective with their roster and didn't overload the bench, though they could have. They dominated flight 3 and will do well in flight 2. However, they score tons of goals and don't really "need" another skilled player.
3. Flight 1 club soccer team. Good experienced coach. Team underperformed and needed a goal here and there to be in the top part of the table. Needs someone with my DD's skillset but I am unsure whether DD's skills will translate to flight 1. Had only 2 subs on the bench and was looking for at least one more at the beginning of Fall. Notably, this is the "A" team to the current club's "B" team (this is not a club where the A team poaches from the B team - coaches are allowed to be territorial over their recruits).
Your thoughts are appreciated. Thank you very much.
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