Supplemental Trainers Pros & Con

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Some parents pay for supplemental training. Some say it has been good some bad. What is the need to pay for this when parents are already paying top dollar for the so called best training? Is it worth it?
Who are the best trainers that are not affiliated with clubs? What is the cost ?

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Some parents pay for supplemental training. Some say it has been good some bad. What is the need to pay for this when parents are already paying top dollar for the so called best training? Is it worth it?
Who are the best trainers that are not affiliated with clubs? What is the cost ?

My kid does some side training. Seems have be working well. Cost is a bit much on top of what we already pay.

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Biggest complaint from coaches that I hear is that players that go to supplemental training forget how to play team soccer.

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It depends on many factors. The main thing is why does the parent think it's necessary? Are there specific things the player needs to work on? If so it can be very beneficial, assuming you find the right trainer. Or is it broad, just to "get better"? Then practicing in the yard with the help of various tools and playing more (pick up games, camps etc) is a better use of time and $. For GK's who don't have good club GK training (many) private training can be invaluable. I also think it's a waste for younger kids. Finally, the kid has to really want it, not the parent. A parent can't will their kid into being a better player. He or she has to want it and be willing to put in the work. If they're not you may as well light your cash on fire.

If you want to go private training one way to lower costs is find 2-3 other similarly skilled players and split the cost. Best bet to find someone in your area is to ask around. I wouldn't use TS posts as a guide. Be leery if you ask your club coach and they offer up their services or their roommate's.

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Some parents pay for supplemental training. Some say it has been good some bad. What is the need to pay for this when parents are already paying top dollar for the so called best training? Is it worth it?
Who are the best trainers that are not affiliated with clubs? What is the cost ?

Why waste the money? If your kid has the work ethic and wants to get better, buy a rebounder/goal and there are TONS of training tutorials on YouTube to follow. Or your player can go in the backyard and work on the training skills they learned at practice on their own.

JMO, but people who pay MORE money for supplemental training don't really have players who are committed to improving on their own. If they don't have the desire to spend their spare time working on their skills then what are you doing any of this for?

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Why waste the money? If your kid has the work ethic and wants to get better, buy a rebounder/goal and there are TONS of training tutorials on YouTube to follow. Or your player can go in the backyard and work on the training skills they learned at practice on their own.

JMO, but people who pay MORE money for supplemental training don't really have players who are committed to improving on their own. If they don't have the desire to spend their spare time working on their skills then what are you doing any of this for?

Good point. I also understand that some of these so called trainers are unable to get into a club environment for one reason or another. So not looking to put my child in a questionable environment.

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Good point. I also understand that some of these so called trainers are unable to get into a club environment for one reason or another. So not looking to put my child in a questionable environment.

Ask around for references. Most trainers coach somewhere but that doesn't mean they're any good.

But as others have said your kid has to really want it and it should be targeted with specific goals. Maybe give him/her the summer to work on their own in the yard and see if they're really committed to improving before forking over the cash.

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what is normally a fair price per hour? 1 kid vs 3

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Go the camp route. More fun for the kids, less $, and loads of extra touchs in a game emvironment.

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Pros:
- you can figure out what your kid needs and get them focused on it
- you can choose a trainer that your kid enjoys and is motivated by
- you will be surrounded by kids that are motivated to learn more

Cons:
- many club coaches do not allow external training
- some club coaches think the kid should only do training with them (extra$) and may retaliate
- perhaps your club offers extra sessions and its a good fit
- avoid overwork for your kids - they need rest too

Options:
- go for trainers that are unaffiliated with clubs
- go for sessions that are high quality that are close to your home so you dont shlepp for 1 hour each way

Costs: typically from $30/hour small groups to $75-$150 for private sessions

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Pros:
- you can figure out what your kid needs and get them focused on it
- you can choose a trainer that your kid enjoys and is motivated by
- you will be surrounded by kids that are motivated to learn more

Cons:
- many club coaches do not allow external training
- some club coaches think the kid should only do training with them (extra$) and may retaliate
- perhaps your club offers extra sessions and its a good fit
- avoid overwork for your kids - they need rest too

Options:
- go for trainers that are unaffiliated with clubs
- go for sessions that are high quality that are close to your home so you dont shlepp for 1 hour each way

Costs: typically from $30/hour small groups to $75-$150 for private sessions

Recommendations for Nassau/Queens?