Quote Originally Posted by The Dunster View Post
The parents in most cases are clueless about these scams - that's why they work.
Telling those who haven't signed up already that it's the only way for their kids to make it doesn't really solve anything either.
It just adds to the mass of lemmings lining up to go off the cliff.
Scam?
The overall result of providing a wider platform of higher skilled juniors was a success last year.
Overpriced - I would say yes because some or many coaches are up-skilled parents but they do have a TD oversee training and philosophy etc.
Are most young players chosen for reps from SAP - Yes. Does this get all the best? A lot better chance than previously when having a big business dad got many kids in (who maybe also went to all the high cost $kills camp$?) Im not saying its the best way yet.

Didnt someone mention earlier that last years fees of $700 pp wasnt even a break even?
2019 fees for most clubs with 2 teams would be u9s $900 x 16 players = 14,400 then x2 for U10s = $29,000 thats a lot of $$

Could we do it for cheaper?
You'd hope so. Becuase if we had 2-4 extra community teams that use the same lights, grounds, balls, equipment and a coach would still be $250 per player or maybe 450 with kit.