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Message: [QUOTE="upstater, post: 2541513, member: 153"] Thanks. That sounds exactly like the local club I'm talking about--even the fights with local Parks & Rec. These kids mostly compete in travel leagues and hold their own. They have talent but it's a struggle to organize in the same fashion as the premier clubs. But some of these kids get scholarships to premier, others go on to star in high school and end up with college scholarships in division 2. Still, I shake my head at all the obstacles (family worklife, struggling schools, poverty, lack of playing fields, and resources for the soccer club). I explained the problem to my friend who is on the board of a rich local club. He came by with 200 brand new Nike Strike soccer balls, and a bunch of equipment, pop up goals, pinnies, training equip. etc., shirts, socks and shorts. It was quite a lot of money, but the kids were all over him showing their appreciation. I do not know what can be done given the obstacles. More awareness would probably help. Like I said, I have one daughter in the region's top team, and another daughter at a more organized travel team, but I still bring them by to train with the refugee club. Better athletes with the refugees, but less skill. [/QUOTE]