That is the issue, and I believe it is more about the schools giving players a hard time...been through PAL and coaches never demanded that you just play PAL how could they, it is instructional and all are welcome.....I think the problem lies with the school and high school coaches that put together teams during the summer.....many players do participate in both if they can, but conflicts arise and the player is torn between the school team and the club.....explaining to a high school coach that you can't be at a tournament because it conflicts with an outside team is tough.....there are always repercussions...........