Quote Originally Posted by Retired01 View Post
Seems 9/10 people here have children in the 12s. I was always told that SAP was all about development. It appears the only Clubs NOT running A and B teams is magic and olympic and I get the whole idea that that they have the best kids (not taking away from the coaches as ive watched them too for my own interest)but why is my club and every other splitting teams to keep up because If they arent split the comp is even.

You can forget all the chat about parents winning and poor coaching as it is being promoted and managed by the clubs. Prove me wrong?
Grading squads is about developing kids, when kids with equivalent skill levels train together, coaches can plan training sessions to their skill levels and build upon them.

Having a lopsided squad just to get an even result on game day does nothing for the weaker players as the stronger players dominate and the weaker players see the ball far less. It’s the same on training days, do coaches coach to the weakest player or strongest player ? Either way it’s to the detriment of one or the other. Grading squads goes a long way to evening this out and better development, it’s not about winning on game day in JDL it’s the best way to develop kids of all levels.

Grade squads and graded competition will ultimately end up with better football development, happier kids and a stronger football base for the region.