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Player development question
Posted on 3/22/17 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 3/22/17 at 6:41 pm
I have a question for the SB gurus in regards to young player development.
I have a bit of a quandry for next season… my 13 yo son plays on a very good team that plays in high level leagues(AZ National Premier League, Desert Premier League), but the coach is basically a manager. He gets good players and they push each other(bunch of egos and assholes). He isn't really a developer. The improvements in the players basically come from competition and intensity at practice. Not a lot of tactical training or attention to technical details.
The other option is to get a team together that has some good players but don't play in high level leagues. The highest level of play they could get would be friendlies and tournaments. The kicker is the trainer. The trainer is excellent at teaching every aspect of the game. Time is spent on conditioning, technical ability(with detailed corrections when needed), tactical training and education, and psycho-social aspects of the game.
So, those of you with far more experience than I… which would you choose for yourself or your kid, given the choice between the two?
I have a bit of a quandry for next season… my 13 yo son plays on a very good team that plays in high level leagues(AZ National Premier League, Desert Premier League), but the coach is basically a manager. He gets good players and they push each other(bunch of egos and assholes). He isn't really a developer. The improvements in the players basically come from competition and intensity at practice. Not a lot of tactical training or attention to technical details.
The other option is to get a team together that has some good players but don't play in high level leagues. The highest level of play they could get would be friendlies and tournaments. The kicker is the trainer. The trainer is excellent at teaching every aspect of the game. Time is spent on conditioning, technical ability(with detailed corrections when needed), tactical training and education, and psycho-social aspects of the game.
So, those of you with far more experience than I… which would you choose for yourself or your kid, given the choice between the two?
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Posted on 3/22/17 at 6:44 pm to SoulGlo
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I have a bit of a quandry for next season… my 13 yo son plays on a very good team that plays in high level leagues(AZ National Premier League, Desert Premier League), but the coach is basically a manager. He gets good players and they push each other(bunch of egos and assholes). He isn't really a developer. The improvements in the players basically come from competition and intensity at practice. Not a lot of tactical training or attention to technical details.
This is the problem with our youth soccer development in a nutshell... not nearly enough professional coaches at the youth level. It's getting better but we still have glorified dads in charge of talent in some spots.
ETA: As for your son, it's a catch 22 from the way you describe it, if he stays with option A, his growth as a player will likely take a hit, but he will have the better chance to get seen by club scouts at the bigger events. Option B is basically the opposite, better coaching, but not as much exposure if he wants to make that next step.
This post was edited on 3/22/17 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 3/22/17 at 6:53 pm to SoulGlo
Can you hire the trainer for one on one practice sessions?
Posted on 3/22/17 at 7:01 pm to SoulGlo
I was on a team with a coach who hired a trainer to take care of our practices typically while he was the one making in game coaching decisions and the trainer rarely watched us play. I don't know what kind of relationship you have with this coach, but if it's solid and he's not a raging douche, you could talk to him about having a trainer at least once or twice a month for more technical practices.
Posted on 3/22/17 at 8:24 pm to SoulGlo
quote:not so subtle brag
my 13 yo son plays on a very good team that plays in high level leagues
Posted on 3/23/17 at 5:45 pm to SoulGlo
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The highest level of play they could get would be friendlies and tournaments
are you positive about this? there (at least used to be) is a rule in georgia where you needed 8 players that played at a certain level (and didn't get relegated) in the prior season to remain at that level. this likely wont get you into a regional or national league, but you could at least possibly play in your state's highest league if this exists.
you would see this come into effect when a club folded or merged or there was a coaching switch (not unlike the scenario you presented) or something like that. all of a sudden, you get a team together with 8 kids who played in the top division last year and you are eligible to play in that division even though you are not affiliated with the club where the kids came from.
This post was edited on 3/23/17 at 5:46 pm
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