The Revolution Academy needs to make some changes.

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The Revs are interested in individual development not so much team chemistry. Did nobody tell you yet?

It would also require the Revs actually giving a sh**, which they don't. they'll take the studs, toss aside others, just as they do every year

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The proper term is stud muffins

stud min-muffins.

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From what I've seen this year, most of the Valeo players are in the back line and therefore aren't in the midfield. Therefore, the one or two in the midfield cannot play the Valeo possession style with your kid. I think your kid is fantastic though. Did you ever consider sending him to Europe?

Not skilled enough to play in the middle but defensive NT players? Ok.

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Not skilled enough to play in the middle but defensive NT players? Ok.

Agreed. This is a joke. My kid is a decent midfielder and winger (non-revs team) and is a better defender than just about everyone on his team. There is a reason he doesn't play back... You don't play your strongest technical/soccer IQ players at defense. You need patience, some size and some speed to be a good defender. Most impact players I know could play defense very well, but they are too good to play in the back. It's also a developmental dead-end once you know how to play the position.

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Agreed. This is a joke. My kid is a decent midfielder and winger (non-revs team) and is a better defender than just about everyone on his team. There is a reason he doesn't play back... You don't play your strongest technical/soccer IQ players at defense. You need patience, some size and some speed to be a good defender. Most impact players I know could play defense very well, but they are too good to play in the back. It's also a developmental dead-end once you know how to play the position.

um, did you play soccer at a highly competitive level growing up? This is written by someone who thinks defenders aren't very good - or someone who doesn't know the game too well. Believe me you need a lot more than just 'patience, some size and some speed'

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Not skilled enough to play in the middle but defensive NT players? Ok.

Well the NT chose them. Should they have declined because you think they aren't good enough? Why don't you tell the boys that they shouldn't attend any camps because, after all, they have poor attitudes, are average players, and are responsible for the decisions of their coaches on who plays where? See, that way, your opinion could be an important part of their lives. I think the boys would appreciate it.

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Agreed. This is a joke. My kid is a decent midfielder and winger (non-revs team) and is a better defender than just about everyone on his team. There is a reason he doesn't play back... You don't play your strongest technical/soccer IQ players at defense. You need patience, some size and some speed to be a good defender. Most impact players I know could play defense very well, but they are too good to play in the back. It's also a developmental dead-end once you know how to play the position.

It's true, you are a moron. The Rev coaches chose where their players will play. If they think midfielders now belong in the back, that is their prerogative. If you are happy with where they put your kid, stay. If not, go. But the opinion of outsiders, who have no, clue is the joke.

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Agreed. This is a joke. My kid is a decent midfielder and winger (non-revs team) and is a better defender than just about everyone on his team. There is a reason he doesn't play back... You don't play your strongest technical/soccer IQ players at defense. You need patience, some size and some speed to be a good defender. Most impact players I know could play defense very well, but they are too good to play in the back. It's also a developmental dead-end once you know how to play the position.

This statement reflects a most primitive understanding of the sport that is often associated with morons on the sideline. First off, every player on the pitch should be able to "defend" with some level of competency. At the highest level, a 2/3 should be able to capably play 7/11 and vice versa. Similarly, a 4/5 should be able to capably play the 6. You can make the argument that Alaba / Marcelo would probably be more effective on the wings than Messi / Neymar at the outside back, all other things being equal.

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It's true, you are a moron. The Rev coaches chose where their players will play. If they think midfielders now belong in the back, that is their prerogative. If you are happy with where they put your kid, stay. If not, go. But the opinion of outsiders, who have no, clue is the joke.

And any truly good player can play multiple positions, not just focus on the 1-2 they're better at

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And any truly good player can play multiple positions, not just focus on the 1-2 they're better at

or not just focus on the 1-2 that they are deemed NOT better at as decided by Revs, you moron.

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This statement reflects a most primitive understanding of the sport that is often associated with morons on the sideline. First off, every player on the pitch should be able to "defend" with some level of competency. At the highest level, a 2/3 should be able to capably play 7/11 and vice versa. Similarly, a 4/5 should be able to capably play the 6. You can make the argument that Alaba / Marcelo would probably be more effective on the wings than Messi / Neymar at the outside back, all other things being equal.

Not primitive at all. What you say may be true of professionnals, but those same professionals were impact players anywhere they played during the yourh years, and most didn't start out at the back. When it comes to youth soccer, the backs are not interchangeable with the wingers because 9 times out of 10 they have lower skill on the ball, are likely slower of pace and aren't aggressive enough in the attack. Or maybe you forgot that we're talking about 12-14yo boys and not pro adults? Playing the 2/3 or 4/5 for any length of time in yourh soccer is a developmental dead end. In youth soccer, a good number 6 will take that 4/5 position and a good 7/11 will take that 2/3 on better teams all day long because the soccer Iq and technical skill will be better

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Not primitive at all. What you say may be true of professionnals, but those same professionals were impact players anywhere they played during the yourh years, and most didn't start out at the back. When it comes to youth soccer, the backs are not interchangeable with the wingers because 9 times out of 10 they have lower skill on the ball, are likely slower of pace and aren't aggressive enough in the attack. Or maybe you forgot that we're talking about 12-14yo boys and not pro adults? Playing the 2/3 or 4/5 for any length of time in yourh soccer is a developmental dead end. In youth soccer, a good number 6 will take that 4/5 position and a good 7/11 will take that 2/3 on better teams all day long because the soccer Iq and technical skill will be better

Good post and of course this true. Stating the obvious. Only deniable by a few parents with very low soccer IQ.

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Not primitive at all. What you say may be true of professionnals, but those same professionals were impact players anywhere they played during the yourh years, and most didn't start out at the back. When it comes to youth soccer, the backs are not interchangeable with the wingers because 9 times out of 10 they have lower skill on the ball, are likely slower of pace and aren't aggressive enough in the attack. Or maybe you forgot that we're talking about 12-14yo boys and not pro adults? Playing the 2/3 or 4/5 for any length of time in yourh soccer is a developmental dead end. In youth soccer, a good number 6 will take that 4/5 position and a good 7/11 will take that 2/3 on better teams all day long because the soccer Iq and technical skill will be better

I would agree with this assessment even at the D1 college level ( not just youth soccer) .

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This statement reflects a most primitive understanding of the sport that is often associated with morons on the sideline. First off, every player on the pitch should be able to "defend" with some level of competency. At the highest level, a 2/3 should be able to capably play 7/11 and vice versa. Similarly, a 4/5 should be able to capably play the 6. You can make the argument that Alaba / Marcelo would probably be more effective on the wings than Messi / Neymar at the outside back, all other things being equal.

Please don't say pitch.

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Please don't say pitch.

Pitch. Pitch. Pitch. Pitch. Pitch. Pitch. Pitch. Pitch.