- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
1
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:24 pm to cwil177
quote:
How did you even come to believe this? You think people get better technique just because they have better athleticism? There are so many more things that factor into that. And athleticism differs from sport to sport in many ways. But obviously I'm wasting my breath on you.
All of this.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:24 pm to winner
You're welcome.
I don't know what popcorn was expecting... that he would just spurt out his idea and we would all try to be the first to jump on his D? I mean I know we're the soccer board but shite, sorry for disagreeing.
I don't know what popcorn was expecting... that he would just spurt out his idea and we would all try to be the first to jump on his D? I mean I know we're the soccer board but shite, sorry for disagreeing.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:25 pm to GeauxTigers2020
This seems like a good thread to ask something I've been wondering. My son is stupid athletic and I've looked into youth soccer local around me for him but these "clubs" want way to damn much money and way too much of a commitment.
I can't find a place for ~ $100 to sign him up for just a spring or fall league. Noooo, they want a full year commitment and outrageous thousands of dollars of fees to play.
Why shouldn't I just keep him in track/football/basketball/baseball?
I can't find a place for ~ $100 to sign him up for just a spring or fall league. Noooo, they want a full year commitment and outrageous thousands of dollars of fees to play.
Why shouldn't I just keep him in track/football/basketball/baseball?
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:29 pm to BigEdLSU
Have you heard of the indoor center in Gonzalez? Especially if he's never played before, that's a good place to start. And it won't be stupid expensive. "Club" soccer refers to one level above rec soccer, ie the kids who pay to play on travel teams who have to try out to make the team and are really looking for college scholarships.
ETA: You may not be in Baton Rouge. Try to see if there is an indoor soccer center in your area that offers youth leagues.
ETA: You may not be in Baton Rouge. Try to see if there is an indoor soccer center in your area that offers youth leagues.
This post was edited on 12/15/14 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:38 pm to BigEdLSU
quote:
This seems like a good thread to ask something I've been wondering. My son is stupid athletic and I've looked into youth soccer local around me for him but these "clubs" want way to damn much money and way too much of a commitment.
This is what this thread is really all about. In America we pay to play. In other countries these kids as young as 8 or 9 are sent off to go to school and be coached by elite coaches at academies.
My son play.s on a club team that is actually reasonable. Many of the players are poor Hondurans and the guy who owns the club will subsidize what he can for them. One of the fathers of those players couldn't believe you had to pay to play and get good coaching here. In Honduras the kids are given everything from cleats to meals to play. It has to change here to get those 'hungry" athletes to switch to soccer.
It isn't a way out sport here. It is a way to college sport here for most of the elite players.
This post was edited on 12/15/14 at 4:39 pm
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:39 pm to Ex-Popcorn
This reminds me of this amazing golfer. He grew up playing hockey, but could never figure out how to skate. Thanks to his grandmothers house being taken away by the bank he was forced to play golf. I guess by your logic he would have made an amazing soccer player, but thank god Tiger Woods stuck to golf.
ETA: In case you didn't pick it up, this is how crazy you sound. Just because someone is a freak athlete by no means does that mean his abilities will translate to other sports.
ETA: In case you didn't pick it up, this is how crazy you sound. Just because someone is a freak athlete by no means does that mean his abilities will translate to other sports.
This post was edited on 12/15/14 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:39 pm to cwil177
I haven't read the entire thread, but obviously whatever is in the OP is an ignorant statement. We don't lack for athletes, we lack for technicality, and I'm sure something similiar has already been said countless times, but....
It is way more likely that OBjr would have been the second coming of Eddie Johnson and not the American Thierry Henry.
It is way more likely that OBjr would have been the second coming of Eddie Johnson and not the American Thierry Henry.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:43 pm to Tennessee Jed
quote:
would have been the second coming of Eddie Johnson
If Eddie Johnson was the low median for the type of players that we produced, I'd be ok with that.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:44 pm to Tennessee Jed
Bingo. Just read the page before this one to get an idea of the main argument against what you, and everyone else here, realizes.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:48 pm to cwil177
I've never heard of the place and I'm in dutchtown. I'll google them. Thanks.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 4:50 pm to BigEdLSU
Posted on 12/15/14 at 5:00 pm to cwil177
Talk about good timing! $70 and they are going to let us late register I think and get involved. Ten minutes from the house. Gracias!
This post was edited on 12/15/14 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 12/15/14 at 5:01 pm to BigEdLSU
De nada mi amigo! If you ever need any advice for your kid, just holler.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 5:02 pm to cwil177
quote:
advice for your kid,
Start watching as much upper echelon games as possible and play all the time.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 5:07 pm to cwil177
Always wanted to play there, but it seems you can't just walk up and play (or just join a team).
Posted on 12/15/14 at 5:09 pm to glassman
quote:
This is what this thread is really all about. In America we pay to play. In other countries these kids as young as 8 or 9 are sent off to go to school and be coached by elite coaches at academies.
This is the biggest difference that anything in terms of having the elite technical players to compete with European and South American teams.
A lot has to change for this to ever happen in the US.
quote:
Ex-Popcorn
quote:
Our best athletes are self-selecting out of soccer before they are 10 years old.
No one really disagrees with any of the points about better athletes and more overall athletes playing soccer certainly helping.
The reaction is due to so many people oversimplifying this argument to the degree that it completely ignores the much, much, much salient issue: the US doesn't have the developmental structure in place to consistently develop mediocre or elite athletes into truly world class soccer players no matter how many there may be to choose from.
To compare it to US football: the cultured from the crib Peyton Mannings are missing a lot more than the Odell Beckham Jrs.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 5:14 pm to oauron
(no message)
This post was edited on 8/24/25 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 12/15/14 at 5:22 pm to Fratastic423
quote:
I could just as easily argue that Jozy is just as good if not better of an athlete than Paul, Wstbrook and DWade.
I was going to type out a long response to explain how wrong you are with this shite but it's useless. Good god, if you actually believe this, then there's no helping you.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 5:37 pm to mynamebowl
quote:
mynamebowl
Athletic ability isn't the issue with the US team. We are as athletic as any team except for probably Brazil and some of the West African teams. The difference is being coached well at a young age and focusing on the mental and technical aspects of the game.
Page 6 of 13
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News