Bayside FC Bolts dominance in RI is over on the boys side

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Capital has a lot of good =premeir level players that don't play becuase it is to much money and the travel is hard on the parents especially tournaments = $$$$.

many of the kids will end up at Bayside , bruno , explosions, expos but they are usually the real good kids that can carry a team or make a big difference and will take up a scholarship spot. The clubs can only offer 2 scholarships a team so the coaches have to decide how to div the money

He is right, Capital is the breeding grounds for premier soccer in RI. All the other towns are the ones who support the Capital players who play premier.

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He is right, Capital is the breeding grounds for premier soccer in RI. All the other towns are the ones who support the Capital players who play premier.

There are good players all over the state, not just in South Kingstown and Capital. It's just the conglomeration of many without the restriction of the community rule that make the premier teams more competitive. You'll often find the players from the better town teams trying out for several of the premier teams looking for the best option, and not finding much difference. With the watered down RI premier system, the better town players are finding that their best option and most competitive team is back with their town team. Why divvy up the $$?

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There are good players all over the state, not just in South Kingstown and Capital. It's just the conglomeration of many without the restriction of the community rule that make the premier teams more competitive. You'll often find the players from the better town teams trying out for several of the premier teams looking for the best option, and not finding much difference. With the watered down RI premier system, the better town players are finding that their best option and most competitive team is back with their town team. Why divvy up the $$?

I agreed there are some watered down teams at the premier level but the better premier clubs are extremely competitive. I can't name a town team that can compete with the top premier teams on a regular base. I know you will say South Sounty but other then their U16 girls who can play against the mid to lower premier teams there aren't any out there.

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He is right, Capital is the breeding grounds for premier soccer in RI. All the other towns are the ones who support the Capital players who play premier.

It is scary thought if Capital can pull all those talented kids together. Their U10 and U12 teams have some of the most skill players.

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Really? maybe if the child lived in South Kingstown, that is the only town where a 12 year old is not on a Premier team and he is good...all the good U12 boys are on a Premier team.

No wait Capital youth soccer may have some gems hiding, but that is the only town.

These statements are ludicrous. The only commodity the premier teams have are a monopoly on unfulfilled parents. Fact of the matter is, these premier teams are relying on the great hope of a townie to come in and make their team competitive.

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It is scary thought if Capital can pull all those talented kids together. Their U10 and U12 teams have some of the most skill players.

Bayside gets the inside track due to relationship with SK. Good for the kids who get a free ride on a premier team and good for the team also, it is a win/win. Blackwatch is the only club where diversity is frowned upon. If your kid is a blondie then they will take you.

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These statements are ludicrous. The only commodity the premier teams have are a monopoly on unfulfilled parents. Fact of the matter is, these premier teams are relying on the great hope of a townie to come in and make their team competitive.

That is what it's about. A premier team goes out and gets the best players from different towns to make the best team. What town team can compete with that. You get all the best players and parents pay the $$$ to be on a good team. If your kid is a good player, why wouldn't You want to do that. It's a no brainer!! Town teams can't do it because superliga doesn't allow it. If they changed the premier player restrictions most of these kids would play town and premier like in MA. RI doesn't get that philosophy. Maybe they will figure it out someday.

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U12boys....

Without question, Bruno is better than Bayside. This could change as talent may come and go. But based on team composition through fall 2011, it's a fact.

Both playing 8v8 in nep, so would be odd for either to play a different format for State Cup.

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U12boys....

Without question, Bruno is better than Bayside. This could change as talent may come and go. But based on team composition through fall 2011, it's a fact.

Both playing 8v8 in nep, so would be odd for either to play a different format for State Cup.

bayside coach AV has way more experience coaching than college boy from Bruno, the gap will close soon.

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bayside coach AV has way more experience coaching than college boy from Bruno, the gap will close soon.

Gap will only get closer if they can get a few new players...I have watched the games Bruno controls the midfield and till Byaside wins the midfield they have no chance

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Gap will only get closer if they can get a few new players...I have watched the games Bruno controls the midfield and till Byaside wins the midfield they have no chance

Your assessment is right on spot. Bayside midfield player is a very good player but from I saw he has no confidence with the ball. Until they fix the mid position Bruno will own them. The good news is this a U12 team and they have pretty of time to grow into the game AV is a good coach and will develop his players.

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Interesting subject. Most casual fans of their kids soccer games don't understand how important a strong midfield is. Most games begin and end there. If you don't get many chances to score or your defense is under a lot of pressure then you midfield is not as good as the other team's. If you feel like you dominated the game but either didn't win or it was too close then your midfield did their job but you don't have good enough finishers. Good to see someone is paying attention.

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Interesting subject. Most casual fans of their kids soccer games don't understand how important a strong midfield is. Most games begin and end there. If you don't get many chances to score or your defense is under a lot of pressure then you midfield is not as good as the other team's. If you feel like you dominated the game but either didn't win or it was too close then your midfield did their job but you don't have good enough finishers. Good to see someone is paying attention.

Agreed. One of the most consistent problems I see in youth soccer, team to team, with midfield is that midfielders don't defend and/or pressure the ball enough.

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Agreed. One of the most consistent problems I see in youth soccer, team to team, with midfield is that midfielders don't defend and/or pressure the ball enough.

if you think about it... how to defend in midfield is more complex than defending near goal.Near the goals is easy pressure becuase team is in danger. In midfield you may or may not be in danger and if you go at it alone you may just be playing your self out if your in a central areas.
How many coaches know who to address this subject . Most just teach pressure , how to pressure or just pressure the player with the ball .

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if you think about it... how to defend in midfield is more complex than defending near goal.Near the goals is easy pressure becuase team is in danger. In midfield you may or may not be in danger and if you go at it alone you may just be playing your self out if your in a central areas.
How many coaches know who to address this subject . Most just teach pressure , how to pressure or just pressure the player with the ball .

Very good point. I never thought of it that way. And to answer your question, I can't think of any youth coach I know that has ever addressed midfield defense specifically. It's usually just "Mids! You gotta get back and help out!"

Let me ask you this, what are your thoughts on forwards pressuring the opponent's back line when their back line has the ball. How should this be addressed?