Originally Posted by ultramarina
(Side vent: why are sports so heavy on the commitment these days? I know I had only one practice a week when I played soccer at age 9!)

For a few of the coaches in my DD8's league, it's because it's not about the kids, it's about the coach and his need to win... nevermind that it's a developmental league and they don't keep score...

DD's team practices once a week.