The Revolution Academy needs to make some changes.

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so you think they are just going to quit?

I'm sure they'll find a place to keep enjoying playing and most likely play in college, then graduate and get jobs like almost everyone else.

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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.

Oh, God, no. Can you imagine how many other good players will be shut down to give the "built- in coaches" an opportunity to promote their own kids? Some one has to sit so they could play. And if at the end they are still avarage, is the cake worth the candle?

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Oh, God, no. Can you imagine how many other good players will be shut down to give the "built- in coaches" an opportunity to promote their own kids? Some one has to sit so they could play. And if at the end they are still avarage, is the cake worth the candle?

Maybe it had nothing to do with the boys who are very talented, maybe it was all the parental hype, promotion, time/cost and associated pressure that was the problem?

Please say the Dallas move is a troll. They can't possibly be that crazy.

Love the game, not this nonsense.

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Maybe it had nothing to do with the boys who are very talented, maybe it was all the parental hype, promotion, time/cost and associated pressure that was the problem?

Please say the Dallas move is a troll. They can't possibly be that crazy.

Love the game, not this nonsense.

They are moving to Dallas. He will be a coach for the academy.

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It might be good for the kids in the long run actually.

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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It might be good for the kids in the long run actually.

Don't worry- it will be.

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Don't worry- it will be.

This thread sucks.

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Don't worry- it will be.

Moving children to Texas for soccer is good for them?

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Moving children to Texas for soccer is good for them?

How can it not?
http://www.fcdallas.com/post/2016/11...-xxxvii-berths

What did you do over Thanksgiving?

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Moving children to Texas for soccer is good for them?

To do it only for soccer is insanity. But if there are other reasons like job change, wanting to move someplace warmer/cheaper, family reasons...nobody knows for sure so it's all speculation

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To do it only for soccer is insanity. But if there are other reasons like job change, wanting to move someplace warmer/cheaper, family reasons...nobody knows for sure so it's all speculation

Especially when the kid/ kids don't make the academy team or ride the bench.

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Especially when the kid/ kids don't make the academy team or ride the bench.

If they are riding the bench for Revs, it will be better when they are on the top team in DAP?

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If they are riding the bench for Revs, it will be better when they are on the top team in DAP?

Have you seen a Rev academy game lately? Nobody wants to play like that. Nobody.

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If they are riding the bench for Revs, it will be better when they are on the top team in DAP?

I'd rather my kid ride the bench in Dallas than at the Revs. Just making that team at all is an accomplishment. They're one of the best in country. We also know the Revs tend to pick their picks and ignore all the rest.

Agreed moving just for soccer is the definition of parental insanity, but there could be more to it all. For his sake I hope it isn't for soccer/for him. That's a heavy burden if it doesn't work out

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which age group?

Have you seen a Rev academy game lately? Nobody wants to play like that. Nobody.