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What is the story with the goalies for express?

They want the goalie from Legacy

So it sounds like most kids play with both their club team and their town team. That can get a little confusing if they are running different schemes. Wouldn't be surprised if the club teams somehow join the town leagues or create their own league like what was done in Maryland. Just moved here so trying to see what to do with my son.

What is the "great experiment " with Geese?

The PAL leagues on LI are VERY community centric - there are strict rules about who can or cannot play for your community team. It is structured to allow everyone to play in as even a setting as possible. Thus, no club teams will ever be part of PAL due to the total non-community aspects of those teams. Having a dedicated league for the club-based teams, as they do in MD, is a tough sell because many community PAL teams will fold without their club players - the numbers in many towns won't support a PAL team without them, and I don't see boys playing on both a PAL team and in a league with club teams - the conflicts in time - games and practice - are too much. It's a debate had here on BOTC many times previously. The other issue is the level of play for many PAL teams is [ChillLaxin] poor for those players that are on travel teams - the only PAL solution is for those players to play up, but that doesn't happen as much as it should.

The "great experiment " is moving over to Express now. Since it was not allowed to coach at legacy it will be now coaching channys 2nd team. Good luck with that one.

The "great experiment " is moving over to Express now. Since it was not allowed to coach at legacy it will be now coaching channys 2nd team. Good luck with that one.

The "great experiment " is moving over to Express now. Since it was not allowed to coach at legacy it will be now coaching channys 2nd team. Good luck with that one.

Are you saying Chan is going to split his team? He mentioned doing it last year but obviously he didnt. I wonder if there is any truth to this.

I have to coach ! Don't you people understand I played at Maryland! I mean I once played a game in the state of Maryland!! I mean I really played at Adelphi but saying I played at Maryland sounds so much cooler and if I tell enough people then it actually becomes true . So please let me coach...

YES done deal in SPRING

Your opinion stinks if you don't recognize Blast as a top team, IMO

Is this from a Blastard or one of the pole dancing mothers? Go back in your hole, you goblin.

No one is leaving Geese. Why would they? Geese and Express are the top teams. There will always be kids who will move from Geese to Express (and vice-versa) trying to jockey for a little more playing time. Some kids looking for a bigger role may go down to Ducks or Blast (the next tier, IMO). They could also be moving for geographic reasons. But right now, Geese are in great shape. They have not lost anyone of consequence and will again contend with Express as the top team in the age group (on LI). Anyone who says different is someone trying to start issues where no issues exist.

Is this from a Blastard or one of the pole dancing mothers? Go back in your hole, you goblin.

The problem with the Geese is they have a few crazy parents who are always looking to go wherever the wind blows. For instance, there were some shopping around 2 years ago when Geese kept losing to Blast. Last year it was Express. They won’t stop until their kid is on THE top team (right now, Express). The other clubs A like Express, Blast and Ducks don’t have that.

The problem is the Express doesn't say no. Just go with 22 kids and split the teams. Everyone would be happier.

My son plays 2024 (he is in 6th grade) He is a very good player, but won't make the top 3 2024 teams(he is close) . I attribute much of that to his maturity. He was born 10/06 and we did not hold him back. I watch the top 2025 teams play all the time and I know he could start on any of those teams. I have heard that there will be some 2024 boys born after the Aug 31st 06 deadline trying out next year and or the following year for 2025's ,as so to be able to play in world series. I checked out the rules and it is dob, not graduation year. Are there 2024's on any of the top teams as of now? I was told yes? Seems a bit pre-mature but was wondering how it is working out for them and how most people feel about that transition and there feelings on the transition of 2024 on age boys on there way?

You are correct, completely legal in spite of the complaining on this board. Rumor has it Express brought down a 2024 or two to their 2025 team already and it looked like it created some problems.

We have a few kids with late 2006 birthdays on the team October - December. They are true holdbacks and are in the same grade as the other kids and have been on the team since the beginning. These kids are in the 5th grade and socially are 5th graders. They have 5th-grade friends and 5th-grade interests. They may be a few months older but no one knows or cares. As far as the kids are concerned, they're all the same age.

However, you're talking about a kid who is socially more mature adapting being with socially less mature kids. As a parent, you have to ask yourself, will my son enjoy being with the little kids? Because that grade makes a difference socially. When he's in 7th grade, would he hang out with the 6th graders at school? Probably not. Personally, I wouldn't do it for that reason alone. It may be legal but it has to have some negative impact on your son.

It is “legal” for your boy to play on a WSYL team (in two years) based on his birthday. For now, your 6th grade 2024 boy, no matter what age or Birthday is going to be cheating/playing down.

Don’t fall into the trap, have a little integrity!

Translation - "Don't take my kids spot with your cheating wanna be holdback! I don't want to have to spend my summers whispering about you behind your back."

Translation - "Don't take my kids spot with your cheating wanna be holdback! I don't want to have to spend my summers whispering about you behind your back."

Translation - "Don't take my kids spot with your cheating wanna be holdback! I don't want to have to spend my summers whispering about you behind your back."

Or to your face...Cheating weasel!!!!

Or to your face...Cheating weasel!!!!

It is “legal” for your boy to play on a WSYL team (in two years) based on his birthday. For now, your 6th grade 2024 boy, no matter what age or Birthday is going to be cheating/playing down.

Don’t fall into the trap, have a little integrity!