Quote Originally Posted by KITZ View Post
The "Club or Die" mantra that some people have is great when you are a supporter, but a bit tough for kids who aren't always likely to stay at one club their whole development and probably the worst part of the new system. What happens when all of a sudden your kid isn't part of the clubs plans anymore, quit football? I think it pays to be a bit more pragmatic than that.
I totally agree.It would be lucky if half of the kids who started their JDL journey in 9's will end up playing 13's for that same club.Player movement is expected for a variety of reasons.For anyone to hold a grudge either at club or player level is not healthy.I saw a lot of kids who were let go from their JDL teams for one reason or another end up in what you might consider a better situation just because a different set of eyes had a different opinion of them.I know points become a factor in 13's but i think its just another development cycle for the kids to get through to 16's where only the best will then progress into the senior grades.The kids have a long long way to go.Whatever happens to them we as parents should always teach them never to give up.