It's that time of year again...
For the families of kids who play competitive soccer, this is one of the most stressful weeks of the year (at least here in AZ). Our little Peles or Mia Hamms have gone through tryouts, and now we're waiting the results, with far more questions than answers:
Then, as word starts getting out and parents start talking to each other, the gossip really flies:
On one hand, this is completely ridiculous. The kids care about who's on their team and who their coach is, sure. But really they just want to go out and play soccer. The parents, on the other hand, sometimes care a little (or a lot) too much. We can get so over the top about the whole thing that the season becomes un-fun.
Overall I'm happy with Jason's club and team, and I love watching him play. We're looking forward to a great season come fall...
For the families of kids who play competitive soccer, this is one of the most stressful weeks of the year (at least here in AZ). Our little Peles or Mia Hamms have gone through tryouts, and now we're waiting the results, with far more questions than answers:
- What team will my son play on? Did he make the "A" team, or will he get relegated to the "B" team?
- How about his friends from last year's team - where will they end up?
- Who will be coaching this year?
Then, as word starts getting out and parents start talking to each other, the gossip really flies:
- Did you hear about that family we all really like - they won't be on our team next year.
- I heard that family nobody likes might be on our team this year.
- So and so told me about what's his name who is moving to a different club this year - good for them. I hope they find a better situation.
- Gabby Gossip told me we're getting a player from that other club, and he was asked to leave that club because his parents yelled at the coach.
- There's another family moving clubs - bunch of idiots think the grass is going to be greener over there?!
On one hand, this is completely ridiculous. The kids care about who's on their team and who their coach is, sure. But really they just want to go out and play soccer. The parents, on the other hand, sometimes care a little (or a lot) too much. We can get so over the top about the whole thing that the season becomes un-fun.
I do understand it to a certain extent - you're spending a lot of money for your child to play competitive sports, so it makes sense that you want your child to be on the most competitive team possible. Your family also has at least a little competitive streak, or you wouldn't be here in the first place. So year, I get it - you're competitive and you want what's best for your child. But even so, let's try to keep things in perspective, shall we?
Overall I'm happy with Jason's club and team, and I love watching him play. We're looking forward to a great season come fall...
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