...after U17's. The reality is that from U17's on, the only thing that matters for the kids is EXPOSURE to college coaches if that's what their next step is or trying out for an MLS or European team.
I can't believe the preoccupation and constant checking of the rankings on this forum as if that means anything. It might mean something possibly if you're in the top 2 or 3 in your state but after that it means squat.
This is my own conclusion but this reality was pointed out to me also when speaking to a College coach. I've been to over 20 tournaments, showcases and region 3 games in the past 3 years. I have seen hardly any coaches or scouts at any of these events for anything under U-17's.
It is a reality that most coaches are now mostly looking at Academy players and only looking at U16's or older at bigger showcases around the country. I've witnessed this for myself throughout the year. This doesn't mean that the best players are at the Academies, we all know that's not true. But the coaches who are truly looking are only going to a few events and if you're not at top brackets in Showcases and are not over U-16 it's a waste.
All I'm saying is that after U16's you should only worry about getting exposure and forget where your team ranks in Gotsoccer....that's not what's gonna get you noticed !
I can't believe the preoccupation and constant checking of the rankings on this forum as if that means anything. It might mean something possibly if you're in the top 2 or 3 in your state but after that it means squat.
This is my own conclusion but this reality was pointed out to me also when speaking to a College coach. I've been to over 20 tournaments, showcases and region 3 games in the past 3 years. I have seen hardly any coaches or scouts at any of these events for anything under U-17's.
It is a reality that most coaches are now mostly looking at Academy players and only looking at U16's or older at bigger showcases around the country. I've witnessed this for myself throughout the year. This doesn't mean that the best players are at the Academies, we all know that's not true. But the coaches who are truly looking are only going to a few events and if you're not at top brackets in Showcases and are not over U-16 it's a waste.
All I'm saying is that after U16's you should only worry about getting exposure and forget where your team ranks in Gotsoccer....that's not what's gonna get you noticed !
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