Is it possible to for a player to change teams mid-season?

Besides getting release from the current team, what else is needed?

I'd appreciate if somebody could provide some insight, or personal experience on the matter.


Thanks

club or academy?

I'm certain many parents are wondering the same thing about now...

How sad. Read the contract and then the bylaws amd rules of the governing body.

I'm certain many parents are wondering the same thing about now...

i wonder how many parents willfully were blind to reality. Johnny plays forward on team A then moves to better club and expects to start but doesn't. or plays many minutes on a team and then has to get that sticker and now subs. or really wasn't that good to begin with and now sees that played out....

or the worst thought the coach would be little johnny's buddy and realizes THIS IS COMPETITIVE SOCCER!

I agree that many kids and parents may have been unrealistic, but there's always the other side, too.

What did the coach say when he was offering little Johnny that spot? Is the coach keeping his word? Is he teaching the kid the skills or playing kickball?

Wow. September 5. May be a new record. Usually, these threads don't start popping up until the leagues are well underway.

One should never judge playing time during pre-season or early season tournaments. Coaches are usually juggling players, trying different combinations, and generally kicking the tires of the new team.

If playing time is an issue, that is a tough decision. Honestly, if your child intends to be an athlete for long they are going to have to come to terms with playing time. If you aren't getting the time, this is what I would suggest:
1. Step it up at practice and games. Be on fire. Jog to the water, sprint back.
2. Be vocal. "Man on; drop; turn; look outside; look middle
3. Be honest with your weaknesses and work on them. Don't expect the coach to improve anything. Some coaches improve their team by looking for better players. A few private lessons might do the trick.
4. Look the coach in the eye everytime he is talking. Shake his hand after every practice and say "Thanks Coach".
5. When riding the bench, WATCH the game. Look at how your team plays. Understand what the coach wants from the players by position. Pay attention to the strengths of the other team. Try to make eye contact with the coach during the game. Don't look angry or like you're sulking. Have a slight smile and nod and sit up tall and look like you're ready to go in. When you do go in, play hard for every second. You could be part of a series of play that wins the game.

mrclean wrote:If playing time is an issue, that is a tough decision. Honestly, if your child intends to be an athlete for long they are going to have to come to terms with playing time. If you aren't getting the time, this is what I would suggest:
1. Step it up at practice and games. Be on fire. Jog to the water, sprint back.
2. Be vocal. "Man on; drop; turn; look outside; look middle
3. Be honest with your weaknesses and work on them. Don't expect the coach to improve anything. Some coaches improve their team by looking for better players. A few private lessons might do the trick.
4. Look the coach in the eye everytime he is talking. Shake his hand after every practice and say "Thanks Coach".
5. When riding the bench, WATCH the game. Look at how your team plays. Understand what the coach wants from the players by position. Pay attention to the strengths of the other team. Try to make eye contact with the coach during the game. Don't look angry or like you're sulking. Have a slight smile and nod and sit up tall and look like you're ready to go in. When you do go in, play hard for every second. You could be part of a series of play that wins the game.

yea this all true.............except when it comes to ntx club soccer! and after many years of experience with not only my kids but relatives kids and close friends its always the same results the coaches will tell you this and that but but politics and ass kissing rule out EVERYTIME!!!!! its the exact same thing with a used "tote-the-note" car salesman oh hes going to tell you how great that car/suv is and the durability and gas mileage is great and dont worry there is a warranty blah blah blah yada yada yada and then bam a week or two goes by and then bam you just bought a lemon with a limited to the day it broke warranty!!!!! same pile,same color,same or worse smell,same money involved the only difference is you can fix the car!

To answer your question. Look at the NTSSA rules http://www.ntxsoccer.org/assets/pdfs/ntssa_rules_08_01_10.pdf

Section 3.10 Player Releases.

I would suggest that you ask the coach very nicely and be as positive as possible. If he says no, you stay positive and ask if you can find a suitable replacement, if he would then sign the release. If the team can't afford to lose any more players, then you really should be wanting to find a replacement to help the boys on the team. There is nothing wrong with a coach wanting to make sure that the 11 to 15 or so players are able to keep a team.

If that doesn't work, I would get out a hundred dollar bill and say "What if Benjamin Franklin wanted my son on another team"?

mrclean wrote:To answer your question. Look at the NTSSA rules http://www.ntxsoccer.org/assets/pdfs/ntssa_rules_08_01_10.pdf

Section 3.10 Player Releases.

I would suggest that you ask the coach very nicely and be as positive as possible. If he says no, you stay positive and ask if you can find a suitable replacement, if he would then sign the release. If the team can't afford to lose any more players, then you really should be wanting to find a replacement to help the boys on the team. There is nothing wrong with a coach wanting to make sure that the 11 to 15 or so players are able to keep a team.

If that doesn't work, I would get out a hundred dollar bill and say "What if Benjamin Franklin wanted my son on another team"?

well said sir!

Is he teaching the kid the skills or playing kickball?

so you join a team, spend thousands of dollars and don't watch any games, go to several practices? c'mon....

dd1 wrote:Is it possible to for a player to change teams mid-season?
Besides getting release from the current team, what else is needed?

If you can get release from the current team, you are pretty much done
That means that coach agrees to let you go for whatever reason, and coach knows that club will let you go.

If you paid yearly club fee upfront, you are not likely to get refund.
If you are paying monthly fees, coach might let you keep a few remaining.
All depends on your particular case, relationship between you,coach & club,
number of players on the roster, alignment of the stars etc.

When we were in similar situation, after intensive communicating with the coach,
he agreed to "set us free" without financial penalty.

What is the reason for such sudden decision?
First you might want to discuss it with the coach.

In regards to : yea this all true........the coaches will tell you this and that but but politics and ass kissing rule out EVERYTIME!!!!!

Wow. Sorry to hear about your experiences. Having too many kids myself, all of whom play or played competitive soccer, I've never experienced this myself. I have heard about bad situations, and now that I ref, I have been around some coaches I would not want my own kids playing for. Not all coaches are bad guys though.

I remember every coach I've played for, but very few teachers. A coach put on an important hat when he coaches a child, and that's the main thing we look at when helping our kids choose teams. He has to wear a good hat.

Hope you have better luck next year.

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