Tualatin/Sherwood and the Timbers training facility

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A proper competitive program will train athletes 8 weeks on and 2-4 weeks off of intense training. That time off will often include cross training or personal skills, athletic development, and/or rest.

I stand by what I said: The best players play Soccer......not a million other sports/events.

Not always true. The best players usually happen to be the best athletes. Look at individuals like Jordan Kent - Soccer through high school, Track basketball in college, began playing football as sophomore in COLLEGE went on to the Olympics for track where he medalled and even played for the Seattle Seahawks. I think parents that are obssessed with their children playing a sport at a high level think that their child can only do that. These are often the kids who are okay but not the best. Some kids do naturally choose to do one sport and one only. The best athletes we know do like multiple sports.

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Not always true. The best players usually happen to be the best athletes. Look at individuals like Jordan Kent - Soccer through high school, Track basketball in college, began playing football as sophomore in COLLEGE went on to the Olympics for track where he medalled and even played for the Seattle Seahawks. I think parents that are obsessed with their children playing a sport at a high level think that their child can only do that. These are often the kids who are okay but not the best. Some kids do naturally choose to do one sport and one only. The best athletes we know do like multiple sports.

Im sure that one can count on both hands the number of athletes that you just described. They are truly a select few and their time happens at certain moments.

Kobe Bryant was another. living in Italy, he played soccer too, then after nigh school he switched to basketball. Once in while you see tv clips of him foot juggling a basketball for way more then a few touches.

I dont know of many of these types of athletes in our fine state. We have some that are good at field/court sports that are also excellent track stars and if you have one, congrats. However, if you look at top 10 soccer players born and raised here in the USA and playing for our national teams, 99.9% were always soccer players first and foremost. They trained at this sport harder then others. They lived and breathed the sport all their lives and it shows.

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Im sure that one can count on both hands the number of athletes that you just described. They are truly a select few and their time happens at certain moments.

Kobe Bryant was another. living in Italy, he played soccer too, then after nigh school he switched to basketball. Once in while you see tv clips of him foot juggling a basketball for way more then a few touches.

I dont know of many of these types of athletes in our fine state. We have some that are good at field/court sports that are also excellent track stars and if you have one, congrats. However, if you look at top 10 soccer players born and raised here in the USA and playing for our national teams, 99.9% were always soccer players first and foremost. They trained at this sport harder then others. They lived and breathed the sport all their lives and it shows.

As long as it works for you while not burning your kid out then more power to that thought. My kid does better than most without burning out by having a life. Thanks for your thoughts though.

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As long as it works for you while not burning your kid out then more power to that thought. My kid does better than most without burning out by having a life. Thanks for your thoughts though.

No program is perfect for every player or their family. Mine likes soccer only, but does enjoy travel, snow skiing and golf.

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You choose

Im sure that one can count on both hands the number of athletes that you just described. They are truly a select few and their time happens at certain moments.

Kobe Bryant was another. living in Italy, he played soccer too, then after nigh school he switched to basketball. Once in while you see tv clips of him foot juggling a basketball for way more then a few touches.

I dont know of many of these types of athletes in our fine state. We have some that are good at field/court sports that are also excellent track stars and if you have one, congrats. However, if you look at top 10 soccer players born and raised here in the USA and playing for our national teams, 99.9% were always soccer players first and foremost. They trained at this sport harder then others. They lived and breathed the sport all their lives and it shows.

So you are a top American athlete and you are thinking ahead to what sport will provide the best return...hmmmm. Is American soccer even in the conversation when you consider they pay about 1/10th money the stick & ball sports pay here? F no they aren't and that is why our best athletes are NOT playing soccer or even being developed to play soccer it’s da $$$$$$$$’s.

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So you are a top American athlete and you are thinking ahead to what sport will provide the best return...hmmmm. Is American soccer even in the conversation when you consider they pay about 1/10th money the stick & ball sports pay here? F no they aren't and that is why our best athletes are NOT playing soccer or even being developed to play soccer it’s da $$$$$$$$’s.

DING!!! DING!!! DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!
We have a winner!!!

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So you are a top American athlete and you are thinking ahead to what sport will provide the best return...hmmmm. Is American soccer even in the conversation when you consider they pay about 1/10th money the stick & ball sports pay here? F no they aren't and that is why our best athletes are NOT playing soccer or even being developed to play soccer it’s da $$$$$$$$’s.

You speak the truth, money talks. But 2 comments. First, times are changing and soccer is gaining momentum in the U.S., meaning salaries will continue to increase - and I expect MLS salaries to increase rather dramatically. Second, if you ask young American soccer players where they are going to play soccer when they grow up the top answer is Barcelona. I'm feeling pretty confident that if my DK makes the Barcelona squad he will be making some $$$$$$$$$$$$. All I am saying is that these kids are not going to be deterred from Soccer because of money. The worldwide opportunities to make serious coin dwarf the opportunities to make money in the NFL, NBA, or MLB.

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DING!!! DING!!! DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!
We have a winner!!!

Hopefully, I have raised my kids to play the sports they love and not the sports that will pay them the most money. Bo Knows Soccer!

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I would have to say that ANYONE can be proud of their child if they were to become a full time professional athlete. No matter the pay. Getting paid to show people that you are on top of any sport is a thrill shared only by a few.

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Tell that to the kids whose parents are broke

I would have to say that ANYONE can be proud of their child if they were to become a full time professional athlete. No matter the pay. Getting paid to show people that you are on top of any sport is a thrill shared only by a few.

Let's face the UGLY truth about American soccer...its pay to play which guarantees that the best athletes will NEVER be soccer players. The athlete in the inner city like Brian Grant is not going to be allowed to play the game for love when the alternative use of his gifts is becoming a millionaire and supporting his family.

The BS being posted here about money not determining what sport to play could ONLY be posted by upper and middle class parents. Look at the hundreds of interviews and biographies of the successful pro athletes and you will see a common thread and that is humble beginnings and a fierce desire to succeed for themselves AND their families!

With American soccer these kids do not miss meals or have to sleep 3 to a room and they sure as hell are going to get to college regardless of that 20% scholarship money. Maybe not the same college without that scholarship but college none the less.

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Let's face the UGLY truth about American soccer...its pay to play which guarantees that the best athletes will NEVER be soccer players. The athlete in the inner city like Brian Grant is not going to be allowed to play the game for love when the alternative use of his gifts is becoming a millionaire and supporting his family.

The BS being posted here about money not determining what sport to play could ONLY be posted by upper and middle class parents. Look at the hundreds of interviews and biographies of the successful pro athletes and you will see a common thread and that is humble beginnings and a fierce desire to succeed for themselves AND their families!

With American soccer these kids do not miss meals or have to sleep 3 to a room and they sure as hell are going to get to college regardless of that 20% scholarship money. Maybe not the same college without that scholarship but college none the less.

This is garbage. Kids that play year round hoops, baseball, football, whatever, fork over similar amounts of money to participate. Soccer is no different. Brian Grant found a way out of the inner city with basketball talent, but he also loved the game. But similarly, if a child is a soccer prodigy, loves the game, but has no money, somehow that kid is going to be offered the opportunity to play soccer.

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Wrong again

This is garbage. Kids that play year round hoops, baseball, football, whatever, fork over similar amounts of money to participate. Soccer is no different. Brian Grant found a way out of the inner city with basketball talent, but he also loved the game. But similarly, if a child is a soccer prodigy, loves the game, but has no money, somehow that kid is going to be offered the opportunity to play soccer.

Inner city kids do not have access to the multiple thousands of dollars a year to play their sports year round and with the exception of AAU basketball school sports are where they are developed and discovered. Even the traveling teams that you "think" are exposing these players to the college coaches do not charge the type of money we are paying for soccer. Additionally, the inner city clubs get direct funding from the shoe companies and they also do as much or more fund raising with in their communities as soccer parent do.

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US Inner city Kids don't play soccer

This is garbage. Kids that play year round hoops, baseball, football, whatever, fork over similar amounts of money to participate. Soccer is no different. Brian Grant found a way out of the inner city with basketball talent, but he also loved the game. But similarly, if a child is a soccer prodigy, loves the game, but has no money, somehow that kid is going to be offered the opportunity to play soccer.

I hate to break the news to you but in the US of A inner city kids do not have access to soccer fields let alone soccer clubs. They play basket ball because it's free and they get to watch their heroes on TV everyday in season.

Until there is a wave Michael Jordon like US soccer expect the best athletes to continue to look to football and basketball!

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opps

Until there is a wave of Michael Jordon like US soccer players expect the best athletes to continue to look to football and basketball!

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I keep forgetting all those wealthy, suburban, spoiled Latino kids who somehow play quite well. Wait, most of them are none of those things. Apparently they don't count because they either don't live in the "inner city" or they don't play football or basketball which you must do to be a great athlete or something like that.