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    #16
    This is middle school soccer. Record means very little at the younger ages. In fact, it should be ignored. Too many teams are coached to win, play direct, and play starters over bench to win games because it is in the coaches best interest to do so, not the players.

    Find a team playing at a level that will push your player, but she can still have success and not be overwhelmed by the skill/size/athleticism/speed of play of the league. Then find a coach who has a developmental philosophy.

    How will you know if it's the right coach, as many say the right things to get parents to sign on the dotted line? Does the coach play everyone equally, or at minimum 50% of the game? Is the play style direct attacking, bunker/counter attack, or possession? If the coach isn't at least attempting to teach possession tactics with a build-from-the-back mentality at U12/13/14, the coach isn't about development. Does the club/coach provide performance review/written feedback to help players continue to develop? Too often this is a 5 minute discussion with a player with little thought given to all four areas of soccer development, if these discussions happen at all.

    Once you get to HS and especially college recruiting/showcase ages (now mostly sophomore year for girls), most coaches are about the wins and the style of play is based on the team's make-up and abilities to win games. Some team DNA isn't possession, so smart coaches don't force it at these ages. At that point, one has to decide if the level, style, ability to showcase, etc is a priority and make a decision accordingly. Before that, focus on development.

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      #17
      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
      This is middle school soccer. Record means very little at the younger ages. In fact, it should be ignored. Too many teams are coached to win, play direct, and play starters over bench to win games because it is in the coaches best interest to do so, not the players.

      Find a team playing at a level that will push your player, but she can still have success and not be overwhelmed by the skill/size/athleticism/speed of play of the league. Then find a coach who has a developmental philosophy.

      How will you know if it's the right coach, as many say the right things to get parents to sign on the dotted line? Does the coach play everyone equally, or at minimum 50% of the game? Is the play style direct attacking, bunker/counter attack, or possession? If the coach isn't at least attempting to teach possession tactics with a build-from-the-back mentality at U12/13/14, the coach isn't about development. Does the club/coach provide performance review/written feedback to help players continue to develop? Too often this is a 5 minute discussion with a player with little thought given to all four areas of soccer development, if these discussions happen at all.

      Once you get to HS and especially college recruiting/showcase ages (now mostly sophomore year for girls), most coaches are about the wins and the style of play is based on the team's make-up and abilities to win games. Some team DNA isn't possession, so smart coaches don't force it at these ages. At that point, one has to decide if the level, style, ability to showcase, etc is a priority and make a decision accordingly. Before that, focus on development.
      Easier said than done. Few have the time to scout games and really pay attention to substitution patterns, so we’re left with maybe a few training sessions a kid has attended and what a coach says (which we know can change quickly). Oh, and there’s generally, what, 24-48 hours to decide?

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        #18
        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        GPS, great coach and great training.
        The gps coach is gone. Told his team he is out.

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          #19
          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          Easier said than done. Few have the time to scout games and really pay attention to substitution patterns, so we’re left with maybe a few training sessions a kid has attended and what a coach says (which we know can change quickly). Oh, and there’s generally, what, 24-48 hours to decide?
          Think of it this way. You'll be spending upwards of 2k-3k just on club dues. Add in uniforms, travel expenses, extra tournamant fees, etc, and you'll likely be looking at $4-6k plus for the year to play club soccer, depending on the league/level/travel at these ages.

          It's worth the time to check out a game or two and see the coach do his thing. Talk to the parents and get a feel for the team. Attend some practice sessions as well. Are they well run or are they clusterfks. Are kids standing around doing with too much down time or just scrimmaging the whole time?

          Do your due diligence, or not. Just don't be surprised if you don't get what you were looking for without it. Too many clubs and coaches out there are just about the business and the dollars and not about the player. Development is hard. It's easier to replace players developed elsewhere and just play to win.

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            #20
            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            The gps coach is gone. Told his team he is out.
            Who is coach

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              #21
              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
              RJ is taking over 07s next year. Very good coach and a very good team.
              What team is that?

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                #22
                07 npl

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  What team is that?
                  Who is RJ

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    Who is RJ
                    The one taking over the 07 NPL team

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      The one taking over the 07 NPL team
                      A friend said LP does not have an NPL rag, They just call their teams that. Is this true?

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                        It’s worth the drive to Worcester to play at SPOL. This is not debatable.
                        Why is that? I’ve heard mixed reviews.

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          A friend said LP does not have an NPL rag, They just call their teams that. Is this true?
                          Npl is trash. fcusa is trash. Spol is trash

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            Npl is trash. fcusa is trash. Spol is trash
                            Ok. What is not trash?

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                              Ok. What is not trash?
                              My daughter, your wife.

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                                A friend said LP does not have an NPL rag, They just call their teams that. Is this true?
                                They are NPL B , look at NEP site. Ended up in first place in fall.

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