Amazed and embarrassed that they are Brits.
Kids in Britain that have real - play in the big league - talent, are noticed at school, even bottom league clubs have youth leagues, training programs, trials etc. For small clubs bringing on local talent is a big money maker - but from the transfer fee, nobody charges the kids.
I'm not sure if this is a pure rip-off, with a promise of future $millions, or just what parents are prepared to pay to indulge their kids over here ?
I live in hockey country and people spend a lot of time and money on gear, practice, contests etc - but not this sort of silly money, it seems to mostly be run by parents/volunteers for the kids.