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What are the DAP rules around training outside if the club and what do the Revs offer outside of the 2-3 team training sessions?

They offer a direct path to the MLS.

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This seems to be the case everywhere. Most clubs train 2-3 times per week. Both my kids' clubs have 2 team training sessions and 1 technical session which is about individual development and skills.

The reality is that for both my kids and all the strong players I've seen, they actually train and play 6-7 days, whether on their own, with a town team, with supplemental training, etc. Fitness work is also a priority from u13+, so even when they aren't touching a ball or practicing, they are working on strength and conditioning.

What are the DAP rules around training outside if the club and what do the Revs offer outside of the 2-3 team training sessions?

Other than personal fitness you're not allowed to do any other soccer training.

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This seems to be the case everywhere. Most clubs train 2-3 times per week. Both my kids' clubs have 2 team training sessions and 1 technical session which is about individual development and skills.

The reality is that for both my kids and all the strong players I've seen, they actually train and play 6-7 days, whether on their own, with a town team, with supplemental training, etc. Fitness work is also a priority from u13+, so even when they aren't touching a ball or practicing, they are working on strength and conditioning.

What are the DAP rules around training outside if the club and what do the Revs offer outside of the 2-3 team training sessions?

I have this same question, especially for the U12/U13 DAP age groups. My kids have benefited enormously over the years by attending clinics, camps, private training sessions, etc. offered by clubs outside of the club they belong to officially. Each of these extra training sessions has something unique to offer, due to the focus and varied expertise of the coaches and trainers. Having a diverse skill set to pull from can only help a kid's development, especially if introduced during those younger DAP age levels. What are the rules regarding this (pretty sure it's not allowed at the older age groups, but perhaps for the younger kids?).

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In the case of the Revs yes. There's plenty of talent around here; the Revs aren't doing enough with it. How long have those coaches been there? Seems like forever but maybe a change up is due? Of course, management would have to actually care to do something

Never heard of any of these Rev guys, some of resumes are unimpressive to say the least.

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I have this same question, especially for the U12/U13 DAP age groups. My kids have benefited enormously over the years by attending clinics, camps, private training sessions, etc. offered by clubs outside of the club they belong to officially. Each of these extra training sessions has something unique to offer, due to the focus and varied expertise of the coaches and trainers. Having a diverse skill set to pull from can only help a kid's development, especially if introduced during those younger DAP age levels. What are the rules regarding this (pretty sure it's not allowed at the older age groups, but perhaps for the younger kids?).

European soccer academies train more than 2-3 days per week. This article about the Ajax Academy system says that under 12 players train 3 days per week, but when they are home and not training with Ajax, they still have a ball at their feet and play with their friends. Over 12, they practice five days per week. Seems to me US DAP is still inferior.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/06/ma...6Soccer-t.html

"By age 15, the boys are practicing five times a week. In all age groups, training largely consists of small-sided games and drills in which players line up in various configurations, move quickly and kick the ball very hard to each other at close range. In many practice settings in the U.S., this kind of activity would be a warm-up, just to get loose, with the coach paying scant attention and maybe talking on a cellphone or chatting with parents. At the Ajax academy, these exercises — designed to maximize touches, or contact with the ball — are the main event. “You see this a lot of places,” a coach from a pro club in Norway, who was observing at Ajax, said to me. “Every program wants to maximize touches. But here it is no-nonsense, and everything is done very hard and fast. It’s the Dutch style. To the point and aggressive.”"

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European soccer academies train more than 2-3 days per week. This article about the Ajax Academy system says that under 12 players train 3 days per week, but when they are home and not training with Ajax, they still have a ball at their feet and play with their friends. Over 12, they practice five days per week. Seems to me US DAP is still inferior.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/06/ma...6Soccer-t.html

"By age 15, the boys are practicing five times a week. In all age groups, training largely consists of small-sided games and drills in which players line up in various configurations, move quickly and kick the ball very hard to each other at close range. In many practice settings in the U.S., this kind of activity would be a warm-up, just to get loose, with the coach paying scant attention and maybe talking on a cellphone or chatting with parents. At the Ajax academy, these exercises — designed to maximize touches, or contact with the ball — are the main event. “You see this a lot of places,” a coach from a pro club in Norway, who was observing at Ajax, said to me. “Every program wants to maximize touches. But here it is no-nonsense, and everything is done very hard and fast. It’s the Dutch style. To the point and aggressive.”"

No matter how much you wish or post on TS the Revs will not train more than 3 times/ week. They do not have a soccer specific stadium or academy facility like Ajax or even Red Bull's facilities. Until that happens we are stuck with the way it is.
Your kid should be out in the yard doing work on his own or with some friends to supplement the training offered if he is truly committed.

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No matter how much you wish or post on TS the Revs will not train more than 3 times/ week. They do not have a soccer specific stadium or academy facility like Ajax or even Red Bull's facilities. Until that happens we are stuck with the way it is.
Your kid should be out in the yard doing work on his own or with some friends to supplement the training offered if he is truly committed.

And their rosters will be too big and many will not have enough playing time in a game. And they continue to offer additional opportunities to a small number of players over and over again while the rest never have a chance.

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I have this same question, especially for the U12/U13 DAP age groups. My kids have benefited enormously over the years by attending clinics, camps, private training sessions, etc. offered by clubs outside of the club they belong to officially. Each of these extra training sessions has something unique to offer, due to the focus and varied expertise of the coaches and trainers. Having a diverse skill set to pull from can only help a kid's development, especially if introduced during those younger DAP age levels. What are the rules regarding this (pretty sure it's not allowed at the older age groups, but perhaps for the younger kids?).

Consult the DA website but I believe it's universal for all age groups unless you get permission from the club. I'm sure it doesn't stop some people from doing it. But beware that violating it could get you in trouble and if your kid gets injured participating in something else well then good luck trying to explain in to them.

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Never heard of any of these Rev guys, some of resumes are unimpressive to say the least.

There in lies a big part of the problem - the coaching in unimpressive to say the least. Improve the coaching and watch the program improve.

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Bolts sending top DA players to Spain over winter break.

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Bolts sending top DA players to Spain over winter break.

No quite. The families pay for it. They take a trip every year. Coaches love it because they get a free trip and BA's company is the travel agent. It would be way cheaper if the families book their own trip.

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No quite. The families pay for it. They take a trip every year. Coaches love it because they get a free trip and BA's company is the travel agent. It would be way cheaper if the families book their own trip.

Agreed. Check your prices and book your own trip. I think the trips are great but it is a money maker for them.

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I have this same question, especially for the U12/U13 DAP age groups. My kids have benefited enormously over the years by attending clinics, camps, private training sessions, etc. offered by clubs outside of the club they belong to officially. Each of these extra training sessions has something unique to offer, due to the focus and varied expertise of the coaches and trainers. Having a diverse skill set to pull from can only help a kid's development, especially if introduced during those younger DAP age levels. What are the rules regarding this (pretty sure it's not allowed at the older age groups, but perhaps for the younger kids?).

Do you have a fitbit on ur kids. Just go play. If they play every day in the sun, rain and snow, and they get lucky with size etc. they'll play D1. If not, no coach on the planet will teach them commitment.
Former D1 player - best experience (in retrospect). Current executive in business.

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Bolts sending top DA players to Spain over winter break.

anyone on the team can go as long as they can pay for it- not cheap ~$3500

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Your kid should be out in the yard doing work on his own or with some friends to supplement the training offered if he is truly committed.

Revs kids do play on their own, but it's hard to play with friends because they are all training with their schools and clubs.