Stating the obvious: 1) Without a doubt they do look better because they are playing with and against younger players. 2) Yes, they can compete with kids their own age, but not at the high level their parents would like. If you are a 2nd string / on age player for the Crabs, FCA, Madlax you are still a pretty good player compared to your on age peers, just not a surefire, 9th grade / 10th grade early commit kind of stud. 3) Yes, getting screwed by the holdback kids in front of you at the club and private high school level fuels the continued cycle.
Again, mostly a private school issue! If you are a on age, public schoool player and play for one of the elite club teams you are probably a starter as a freshman for your local high school team.
I agree with this fully. So for all the on age public school parents we have to fight the hold back problem more then the rest. We really only have the 6 to 8 weekends a year to be seen by the colleges. The Landon, PVI,or any top private schools are also seen and those numbers mean a lot to a college scout. You score 40 goals at a public 4A school you better be playing and starting for Madlax or VLC. If not it does not matter.
