Quote Originally Posted by Barry Dawson View Post
Actually not in 15s but close - so I get to see the games and the kids around that age group both from EJ and NPL Clubs.
I played my chosen sport at national level (not football) as a late teen/20's - so under no illusion about where things can go - both up and down. I have boys in NPL, Newcastle and EJ programs - And I keep them grounded in this respect. But looking back, if my parents did not give me the opportunities to be the best I could be - my life would have been very different.
Whether the EJ program you are all so keen to bash is the best program? But it's the best avenue we have currently.
The dropping of players will only get worse as the EJs get closes to youth - no different in NPL - at least 6 were dropped from Lambton in the move from 15 to 17. It hurts to have your kids dropped from a team - no doubt. But be real in your expectations - the chance of any of the current batch of 13-18yo's in any club or program in Newcastle making a league or higher is low.
Firstly Barry boy thanks for the bio on your sporting achievements gives a valuable insight

2nd not bashing the EJ program, just think most here see it for what it is, glad you are happy, hope it is all you expect

You didn't answer my question directly about your expectations of your sons future but indirectly you have in your last sentence

Why won't kids from club program make A League or higher ??? Is it because these will be full of kids from the Emerging Jets program ?

Stay with the emerging jets Barry boy they need parents like you,keep paying I'm sure your son will be able to pay you back when he gets all these contracts thrown at him