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Theory of Evolution

Posted by Darwin on June 4, 2025, 6:46 am

With tryouts starting in June why dont we just cancel the whole summer season and just let the travel organizations concentrate on recruiting for fall.

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by Be honest on June 4, 2025, 8:00 pm, in reply to "Theory of Evolution "

Be honest. Have a conversation with your coach about your intention. This also gives your current coach time to find another player for next year. It works both ways.

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by Play both teams on June 5, 2025, 9:18 am, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

Since we are now teaching that commitment is not important... Just have them play all summer on both teams, double rostered and don't tell your current team. Seems to work for some local teams already...

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by Come on Man on June 5, 2025, 11:33 am, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

This is getting dumb. If a player wants to move up and play better competition, play for a different coach or organization, or sees something better going on with another organization, it's their right to look into the opportunity.

Why this seems to be a problem every spring and summer is strange. The player and parent made a commitment, and are playing it out this summer. They can set up whatever they want for the fall and next year.

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by @come on man on June 5, 2025, 1:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

It's becoming a bigger problem because orgs keep moving tryouts earlier and earlier in the year.

Older girls are still playing high school ball, and I've seen random facebook posts for 14u-18u tryouts that are scheduled in June.

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by Come on Man on June 5, 2025, 4:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

So what? They’ve been having private tryouts with players from October through July. This is nothing new.

If you want to wait until August for tryouts, you can do that.

Get with the times, or don’t. It’s up to you.

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by @Darwin on June 4, 2025, 10:15 am, in reply to "Theory of Evolution "

It's a new world. Same thing in college - recruiting never stops.

While I agree that it seems "nuts" compared to 20 years ago, early/open/year-round tryouts don't hurt anyone.

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by @honest on June 5, 2025, 7:53 am, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

Never tell them until the season is over unless you want your kid sitting due to retaliation. Seen it happen many times on different teams. If they press you during the season for an answer just say you are still undecided. These same coaches want an answer during the season but already know who they will be cutting. Do they give these players a heads up? I never seen it happen. Hold your cards close, once you show your hand you lose any leverage.

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by Portal on June 4, 2025, 10:13 am, in reply to "Theory of Evolution "

Agreed... In theory just create a portal. Is this even teaching them anything about commitments. We are not going to have our 13 years old twins tryout for a new team next week, when we are committed to our current team until August. This is out of control. So you sneak away and do a "private" tryout for a new team for the Fall... then have 48 hours to commit and put down your deposit of $360.00--- Then have to lie all Summer and play along, knowing that you are leaving this team. If I am the coach and catch wind of this I will just sit you at every tournament. Problem also is, this is still happening all the way through 18U. Why not take the time to work with your current coach and organization to fix the issues rather than jumping ship for "greener pasture"?

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by @ portal on June 4, 2025, 10:19 am, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

It’s a year to year commitment both ways. If someone was leaving you next year and honored their commitment but you got wind of it you would sit them? Nice!

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by @@portal on June 5, 2025, 9:21 am, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

There are teams out here that sit kids based on getting wind they are leaving

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by @Darwin on June 4, 2025, 10:11 am, in reply to "Theory of Evolution "

What does one have to do with the other? Do you think players will not give their full effort knowing they're going elsewhere?

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by Darwin on June 4, 2025, 10:24 am, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

Exactly, The players knowing that that they will not me back next year will not give full effort. This "Evolution" is horrible especially at the older levels. SMH

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by @Darwin on June 4, 2025, 10:38 am, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

You think a kid is going to sandbag a full summer, in this day and age of recruiting, because they know they're not going to wear that jersey? C'mon, worry about your own kid and this wouldn't be an issue.

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by Darwin on June 4, 2025, 11:51 am, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

Absolutely I see this happening, it happen every summer.

Re: Theory of Evolution

Posted by @Darwin on June 4, 2025, 12:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Theory of Evolution "

You need to consider the character of players you're surrounding yourself with.

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