I know there are a lot of soccer snobs on here that are constantly bashing high school soccer. But I had a great time watching an entertaining game today in Madison, CT. It was the Hand-Guilford match up and the score ended up 0-0. Despite there not being any goals it was a game with many opportunities. Both teams played well. Both teams tried to possess the ball and they played lots of intricate, quick passes to teammates. It was great to see two rivals playing on a beautiful night in front of a good sized crowd. The two young coaches should both be proud. Well done Hand and well done Guilford.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI know there are a lot of soccer snobs on here that are constantly bashing high school soccer. But I had a great time watching an entertaining game today in Madison, CT. It was the Hand-Guilford match up and the score ended up 0-0. Despite there not being any goals it was a game with many opportunities. Both teams played well. Both teams tried to possess the ball and they played lots of intricate, quick passes to teammates. It was great to see two rivals playing on a beautiful night in front of a good sized crowd. The two young coaches should both be proud. Well done Hand and well done Guilford.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSoccer snob? You mean those who like good soccer and not kick, chase, and foul?
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That does not exist in the majority of the state. Glad you had a good time bc that is what it should be about. I think it all starts with quality coaching.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThat does not exist in the majority of the state. Glad you had a good time bc that is what it should be about. I think it all starts with quality coaching.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostDirect, fast paced, high press soccer wins HS championships - just ask the Ridgefield coach. He knows the formula for success.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHand had plenty of success playing the same style under the same coach last year, so I would say that their style can win championships also...
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostUnfortunately, many on this site are soccer experts (after watching Barcelona a few times) and only want to see the "beautiful" game played (possession, precision passing, high technical acumen). High school coaches don't have time to develop these attributes and many realize it is a waste of time to do so. As winning is the objective, a more direct (kick and chase like mad) strategy is far more successful.
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You get a team with a couple of kids that know how to play possession, have foot skills etc. The rest of the kids freak out when the ball comes to them which results in them just kicking it up the field. You cant change that in an 8 week season. It all stems from the youth programs. Decent youth coaches and you may have a shot at winning in high school.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou get a team with a couple of kids that know how to play possession, have foot skills etc. The rest of the kids freak out when the ball comes to them which results in them just kicking it up the field. You cant change that in an 8 week season. It all stems from the youth programs. Decent youth coaches and you may have a shot at winning in high school.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostUnfortunately, many on this site are soccer experts (after watching Barcelona a few times) and only want to see the "beautiful" game played (possession, precision passing, high technical acumen). High school coaches don't have time to develop these attributes and many realize it is a waste of time to do so. As winning is the objective, a more direct (kick and chase like mad) strategy is far more successful.
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