The Revolution Academy needs to make some changes.

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Late bloomer? What about a never bloomer?

There's a difference between being short and being a late bloomer.

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Yeah totally. We know your son is the next Messi . Just ask him.

Messi played up and actually scored goals, and they didn't have to hide him. No need to, he was tough, not a momma's boy.

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Yeah totally. We know your son is the next Messi . Just ask him.

Cracks me up when people use Messi as an example

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Cracks me up when people use Messi as an example

She actually believes it. Ask her and try not to laugh.

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He bench your kid? Is he a star now?

He is. How about yours? Did giving them all the playing time in the world help much?

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Duh! Only if their dad is restrained from coaching games. Unfortunately, he comes in the same package. No, thanks, let them stay with the Revs

He is a very good coach. What happened with them though, not playing full games, not playing up, no USMNT callups? Suprising they aren't do as well as all the other Valeo boys.

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He is a very good coach. What happened with them though, not playing full games, not playing up, no USMNT callups? Suprising they aren't do as well as all the other Valeo boys.

If you notice, the coaches don't play them together either. Maybe this is on purpose?

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He is a very good coach. What happened with them though, not playing full games, not playing up, no USMNT callups? Suprising they aren't do as well as all the other Valeo boys.

Probably the best thing for them- the Revs development record is very weak. Look at all the national teams in all the age groups. Very few Revs players. They are packing their bags to move to Dallas before any more damage is done.

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He is a very good coach. What happened with them though, not playing full games, not playing up, no USMNT callups? Suprising they aren't do as well as all the other Valeo boys.

Not surprising at all. M is far more skilled and even the little guy has more talent. They will find someone to blame for sure.

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Probably the best thing for them- the Revs development record is very weak. Look at all the national teams in all the age groups. Very few Revs players. They are packing their bags to move to Dallas before any more damage is done.

Good life lesson. When the going gets tough, blame the coaches and move to Dallas!

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Good life lesson. When the going gets tough, blame the coaches and move to Dallas!

So what do you suggest? Everybody has confirmed that the Revs will develop only a few players per team. Just curious.

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So what do you suggest? Everybody has confirmed that the Revs will develop only a few players per team. Just curious.

Not the OP but if you're not playing much at the Revs I'd bail. Lots of other good clubs out there. Find one with coaches that want to develop your player.

Moving to Dallas? No.

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He is a very good coach. What happened with them though, not playing full games, not playing up, no USMNT callups? Suprising they aren't do as well as all the other Valeo boys.

I think this is a very good case for looking at just how far a player can come when given all the opportunity/playing time and immersed in a soccer environment (with a built in coach, in this case) growing up. These boys and their father must have spent a tremendous amount of time and work getting to where they are currently, and should be commended.

But it also shows that if a player doesn't have that extra something special, whether it be on the mental side (incredible field vision or creativity) or on the athletic side (amazing speed, balance, and coordination), no amount of molding will get the average/above average kid to the highest levels. I think it's great that they tried their best and we need tons more kids given these same types opportunities in order to find the few that have what it takes.

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I think this is a very good case for looking at just how far a player can come when given all the opportunity/playing time and immersed in a soccer environment (with a built in coach, in this case) growing up. These boys and their father must have spent a tremendous amount of time and work getting to where they are currently, and should be commended.

But it also shows that if a player doesn't have that extra something special, whether it be on the mental side (incredible field vision or creativity) or on the athletic side (amazing speed, balance, and coordination), no amount of molding will get the average/above average kid to the highest levels. I think it's great that they tried their best and we need tons more kids given these same types opportunities in order to find the few that have what it takes.

so you think they are just going to quit?

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so you think they are just going to quit?

No, they'll be phased out. Sucks.