My daughters coach wants us to sign a contract early. We want to test the water to see if she could make a better team in what we think is a higher league. We do not want to sign but the coach said if you do not sign, don't bother coming to tryouts. We will fill your spot with somebody who will sign. What should we do.
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Originally posted by unregistered View Postmy daughters coach wants us to sign a contract early. We want to test the water to see if she could make a better team in what we think is a higher league. We do not want to sign but the coach said if you do not sign, don't bother coming to tryouts. We will fill your spot with somebody who will sign. What should we do.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostRun to the nearest exit
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We got an early contact also but are interested in another club too. The coach did not make an ultimatum like yours but if we don't sign what message does that send to the coach. Will we still have a spot if we don't sign now and decide to stay after tryouts. Anybody have any experience with this situation. It is really make me and daughter feel awkward because she too wants to see if she can make a better team in our opinion.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWe got an early contact also but are interested in another club too. The coach did not make an ultimatum like yours but if we don't sign what message does that send to the coach. Will we still have a spot if we don't sign now and decide to stay after tryouts. Anybody have any experience with this situation. It is really make me and daughter feel awkward because she too wants to see if she can make a better team in our opinion.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWe got an early contact also but are interested in another club too. The coach did not make an ultimatum like yours but if we don't sign what message does that send to the coach. Will we still have a spot if we don't sign now and decide to stay after tryouts. Anybody have any experience with this situation. It is really make me and daughter feel awkward because she too wants to see if she can make a better team in our opinion.
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How does a thread with a real question become something else. Did not mention team or club. Just wanted advice on how to deal with early contract. Thanks for the advice. I will just ask the coach what will happen if we hold off on signing the contract and wait until after try-outs. Sorry to waste everybody's time.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy daughters coach wants us to sign a contract early. We want to test the water to see if she could make a better team in what we think is a higher league. We do not want to sign but the coach said if you do not sign, don't bother coming to tryouts. We will fill your spot with somebody who will sign. What should we do.
I have a few questions to ask in order to provide you the best answers:
- What age group? If over 14 or 15 it is tough to get onto a top team.
- Why do you want to test the waters?
- Have you practiced with any of the teams you want to go to tryout for already? If not going into a tryout cold is a big mistake, especially if you have "bird in the hand". You could end up with nothing or your kid could end up in a worse situation.
- Ultimatum aside, are you happy with the coach? Most important factor. Does the coach teach your kid and does she like him. If yes, stay.
- Does your daughter like her teammates? Second most important factor. The kid needs to have fun!!!
- Do you like the other parents on the team?
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If they absolutely require that you sign in advance, then you should sign. Just don't pay yet. You can always back out if something better comes along. It's less than ideal, but they give you no other choice so they are running this risk of you walking away.
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Have had different coach for last 2 years. Neither coach has been good for my daughters development or team.
No, we are worried that somebody might say something to the team or coach.
Not the current coach and not sure if he is coming back.
Yes, this is the biggest problem but friendships will not make my daughter better.
Most but not all
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostU14
Have had different coach for last 2 years. Neither coach has been good for my daughters development or team.
No, we are worried that somebody might say something to the team or coach.
Not the current coach and not sure if he is coming back.
Yes, this is the biggest problem but friendships will not make my daughter better.
Most but not all
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I would say top 6. Might be undervaluing her because she does not play the same position as players I think are better. She starts and plays entire game at center back.
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