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Don't waste your money. Have your child come up with their own ways of improving. Private coaching is great when done by elite coaches, unfortunately, we don't have any in Oregon.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Victor in Vancouver is the best trainer in the area.Comment
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We used Paul Goodrich and Cory Hand. Both very different and very effective. Highly recommend them both. They each have their own programs and companies, they're more than a coach trying to make money on the side.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Does Victor work with kids who do not belong to FC Salmon Creek?Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Cause you know evvvvvverything!
Yes casue all players need elite level training….not.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Give it a rest will ya. Every reasonable parent knows that to improve their childs game they need more than the team practices and or internet video's can provide.
Your one person crusdae against private traing and like many of your other opinions are an extreme minoirty!Comment
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Cause you know evvvvvverything!
Yes casue all players need elite level training….not.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Give it a rest will ya. Every reasonable parent knows that to improve their childs game they need more than the team practices and or internet video's can provide.
Your one person crusdae against private traing like many of your other opinions are an extreme minoirty!Comment
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Just make sure he wears a mouth guard so he can't bite your player!Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Spend your money on School
IMHO - The extra training is a waste and expensive for the results (if any).Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
If your kid is good, keep him/her training with their Club team. Take the money and improve your child's education is school by improving their grades.
If your kid is very good, ODP/Development Academy is the next path. Remember to focus on the grade.
If you kid is OK, focus on his/her training with their Club team and make sure they get playing time (even if it means playing on the B/C team. riding the bench just because it is the A team will not do it). Remember to focus on the grade.
One key point. Getting your kid out to play ball with friends is likely better then private training any day of the week. Kids can be more creative and development their own skill just kicking the ball around. Having an Adult stand over them pushing every min can work against these players as much as helping them.
Think back to your childhood and how you develop your game. Getting out and doing on their own is far better. Save your money for college. Trust me. You will needed.Comment
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"One key point. Getting your kid out to play ball with friends is likely better then private training any day of the week. Kids can be more creative and development their own skill just kicking the ball around. Having an Adult stand over them pushing every min can work against these players as much as helping them."
Exactly! Great idea. Get outside and let them play on their own. Maybe rent the indoor center and invite all their friends.
Private training is ok--but is more like work and no scrimmaging. I would keep it limited to maybe once a month unless your player really enjoyed it.
Victor--maybe if it is an older boy. Do not send girls and if you do, stay the whole time. The guy is creepy. Might be a great trainer but creepy and too much history.
I guess it really would depend on the age of the player, just remember to keep it fun or they will burn out even with your best intentions.Comment
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Stud vs Bench Warmer
There have been some very good points made here.
The basic premise that an elite player can get all the skills training from their team practices is unrealistic. When one considers that most upper level teams practice two to three times a week for roughly 1.5 - 2 hours each the thought that an individuals skills training needs are met is folly.
There is no way a team practice can focus on a single individuals skills. It's a TEAM practice.
A player must focus on their own needs outside of the team environment. Some have suggested free-play for creativity and time with the ball at their feet etc. EXCELLENT! This will certainly help and should be part of every soccer kids life. But even the the best players in the world end up with a skills trainer at some point. Once they're identified they are eshewed into a club academy program and receive individual skills training.
A very good point was made to not over-do it. At the younger ages it's so important to keep things fun. If something becomes a grind then they don't want to continue. As a player ages/matures they tend to equate hard work (grind) with a necaessary investment if they want to improve.
Technical (skills) training is a must for a player who wants to play at a high level. The frequency and intensity should be moderated based on a players maturity level. Some clubs offer skills training sessions. This is excellent. If your club does not ask why not or find a new club. This is a great oppoprtunity to work on individual skills outside of a team environment. Even these opportunities don't replace the need for individual attention by a skilled trainer who is hired specifically to focus on the needs of the that player. Not a homoginized approach.
I'm sure some will disagree with me. That's ok ... teams need bench warmers too.Comment
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