But all elite teams have a number of holdbacks, and the Hawks and MadLax apparently each have one full time player who drives a long way for games and practices. That is different than flying in 9 kids from various places around the country, who are not regulars on the team, for big games.[/quote]

You'd rather stomp some undermanned local squad than have a competitive game that includes out-of-towners?

You should be thrilled that these IL folks are footing the travel bill for you to get an additional competitive game to help your kid get better.

If your kid is truly elite, you should be seeking out better competition to help him get better . . . not running from it and whining on this forum. Weak.