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Youth Soccer Talk
Posted on 9/28/22 at 10:11 pm
Posted on 9/28/22 at 10:11 pm
Mainly a thread for parents of football, ahem, soccer players. Feel free to discuss, bitch, moan, celebrate what’s going on in your world as a soccer parent.
Some annoyances I’ve noticed over the years:
-rec/academy clubs (U6-U9) who run the hell out of a star player for the “win.” This is supposed to be a developmental stage.
-rec clubs who merge their teams to form “super teams” when facing a historically better club. Not talking about tournaments. Just regular weekend matches.
-fields that don’t allow dogs. Go to hell. I’m looking at you Abita.
Some annoyances I’ve noticed over the years:
-rec/academy clubs (U6-U9) who run the hell out of a star player for the “win.” This is supposed to be a developmental stage.
-rec clubs who merge their teams to form “super teams” when facing a historically better club. Not talking about tournaments. Just regular weekend matches.
-fields that don’t allow dogs. Go to hell. I’m looking at you Abita.
This post was edited on 9/28/22 at 10:14 pm
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Posted on 9/29/22 at 9:58 am to TCO
Youth coaches prioritizing results over development is ubiquitous in my experience, across sports.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 10:02 am to TCO
My son’s team is off to a good start this Fall in their first competitive season. They may have been placed in too low of a bracket based on club size and history, it will be interesting to see how they do if they get bumped in the Spring.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 10:09 am to TCO
The cost of youth/club soccer.
Not enough "elite" coaches at the younger ages to focus on the development- many clubs gear these coaches towards the older ages which is arse backwards.
Not enough soccer education for parents.
Not enough "elite" coaches at the younger ages to focus on the development- many clubs gear these coaches towards the older ages which is arse backwards.
Not enough soccer education for parents.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 10:49 am to WhoDatNC
quote:Our club offers rec as well as the recreation district so there are manageable options for families, but once it gets to the older, competitive teams I think it contributes to losing so many players beginning around age 10. Especially with baseball and basketball eating up time and financial resources as well.
The cost of youth/club soccer.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 11:27 am to TCO
I live European football but absolutely loathe US soccer. Especially kids and coaches that emphasize “dribble until you lose it” types of play while demonizing possession and ball movement.
Taking someone 1 on 1 might be the least used skill of an EPL player yet for some reason our coaches here think soccer talent begins and ends with this ability.
Taking someone 1 on 1 might be the least used skill of an EPL player yet for some reason our coaches here think soccer talent begins and ends with this ability.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 2:47 pm to Earnest_P
quote:
Youth coaches prioritizing results over development is ubiquitous in my experience, across sports.
Unless the team sucks, then we are not to focus on the results lol
Posted on 9/29/22 at 4:07 pm to TCO
quote:It’s because some idiots don’t pick up the dog’s shite.
fields that don’t allow dogs. Go to hell. I’m looking at you Abita.
My biggest gripe.. the parents and coaches treatment of referees and then complain because there are no decent referees in the state. I wouldn’t do that job for a $1000/hr to deal with that abuse.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 4:22 pm to Robin Masters
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“dribble until you lose it”
My 8 year old kid is the best athlete on his team. I overheard his coach tell him before the first game a few weeks ago that he was playing him at CM because he wanted him to get the ball on defense, dribble it all the way up, and shoot. Absurd. Had to pull the kid aside and have a quick chat.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 4:32 pm to theOG
Yea I hate that shite too
For my 8 year old it then turned into he’s got a a monster leg, so he wins the ball and then launches it the length of the smaller field they play on
Or he just tries to score bangers from far away
Coaches just over emphasize the better players just taking over the game and doing what ever the entire time.
For my 8 year old it then turned into he’s got a a monster leg, so he wins the ball and then launches it the length of the smaller field they play on
Or he just tries to score bangers from far away
Coaches just over emphasize the better players just taking over the game and doing what ever the entire time.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 4:36 pm to StraightCashHomey21
Having to drive 4, 5, and 6 hours away to play games at 11 years old when there is enough good soccer in my area to never need to leave the metro.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 4:40 pm to RandySavage
Half the clubs in Houston won't play each other b/c of recruitment of players and coaches. Always driving to San Antonio, Austin, or Dallas.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 4:44 pm to saderade
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parents and coaches treatment of referees
Been both... parents have always been assholes, and some go too far, but refs have gone soft. "Bad call ref" will get you tossed these days.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 8:07 pm to RandySavage
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Having to drive 4, 5, and 6 hours away to play games at 11 years old when there is enough good soccer in my area to never need to leave the metro.
This is insane for soccer, baseball, etc. No need at a young age to do that much traveling. It’s all about game time and reps.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 8:30 pm to etm512
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This is insane for soccer, baseball, etc. No need at a young age to do that much traveling.
I agree. The downside is if you don’t play travel ball, you don’t get real coaching. Then when they get to high school they have no chance of making the HS squad. Shitty situation all around.
I was listening to Men in Blazers this week and they were astounded to learn the cost of youth soccer. Apparently Northshore soccer is more expensive than the Chelsea Academy.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 8:34 pm to TCO
quote:
I agree. The downside is if you don’t play travel ball, you don’t get real coaching. Then when they get to high school they have no chance of making the HS squad. Shitty situation all around.
Yep, it's completely insane and detrimental to the kids and families but in competitive areas you have to do it to even have a chance to play in high school.
It's so unnecessary too for kids that live in large metro areas.
F em.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 8:58 pm to TCO
quote:
I agree. The downside is if you don’t play travel ball, you don’t get real coaching. Then when they get to high school they have no chance of making the HS squad. Shitty situation all around.
Currently my son is playing recreational but has mentioned that he would like to play competitively. The Dynamo have a really good program but it is not cheap.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 9:02 pm to bad93ex
I have a daughter who plays at a pretty high level at U12, my son is not really into sports and plays U10 rec. The difference between the two is actually pretty remarkable.
Anyone still in rec at that age really has no chance.
Anyone still in rec at that age really has no chance.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 10:00 pm to RandySavage
quote:
I have a daughter who plays at a pretty high level at U12, my son is not really into sports and plays U10 rec. The difference between the two is actually pretty remarkable.
Can you delve into this more?
Posted on 9/29/22 at 10:19 pm to RandySavage
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Anyone still in rec at that age really has no chance.
No chance at what?
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