Should Our Kids Train less and Play More?

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An interesting question posed:

http://www.soccerwire.com/blog-posts...united-states/

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Don't believe everything someone writes

So, John is selling books.

It is all about money. Write a book. There are ton's of sports books. What makes him any more important than anyone else?

Lose your DOC job and write a book.

Who really cares?

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yes for certian

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no.. not for certain...use spell check. Here's why: if you have poor behaviors...poor technique...simply playing more does nothing but reinforce bad behaviors. I do not know the ideal balance, but the four components are: skills training, fitness, teaching scrimmages, and competitive games.

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Shouldn't we care...

If we live in the only country in the world where we are asked to pay thousands of dollars for our 9 year old to play, but the best players come from places where they play pickup soccer for free?

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If we live in the only country in the world where we are asked to pay thousands of dollars for our 9 year old to play, but the best players come from places where they play pickup soccer for free?

Nope, that is flatout wrong and a popular misconception forwarded by fools who like to moan about how awful the US Is in the game. We dont suck because our kids dont play street ball. Yes many top footballers may have been born and spent some time in poor neighborhoods but most are picked up early and trained in club systems the world over. Stop reading blogs and travel a bit, you might learn something first hand.

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More competitive friendlies with stops and starts initiated by coaches to actively instruct real time is very benefitial. IMO.

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So, John is selling books.

It is all about money. Write a book. There are ton's of sports books. What makes him any more important than anyone else?

Lose your DOC job and write a book.

Who really cares?

He didn't lose his DOJ moron. And I'm quite certain he's far more qualified to opine on the subject than you and most.

And did you bother to read his book or the article? People who have kids in sports should care. If you think the youth sports system is poor now, there are plenty of good ideas. If you think youth sports are good now, there's probably even more reason to read the book and article or any other publications on the subject.

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Again, who really care about what John has to say

He didn't lose his DOJ moron. And I'm quite certain he's far more qualified to opine on the subject than you and most.

And did you bother to read his book or the article? People who have kids in sports should care. If you think the youth sports system is poor now, there are plenty of good ideas. If you think youth sports are good now, there's probably even more reason to read the book and article or any other publications on the subject.

If he is all that great, then way did he post his work here (or one of his old player).

Just like most DOC trying to make a living off the back of all their players. How many thousands of dollars do we have to spent to keep hearing the same washed out ideas.

What big breakthrough are we talking about? Not a darn thing.

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An interesting question posed:

http://www.soccerwire.com/blog-posts...united-states/

The problem in the U.S. is coaching. Quality for dollar spent, it's the lowest in the world, except maybe Canada.

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Is there a guideline from any good source on how much a u11, 12 or 13 player should be practicing per week, month, year?

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Read "Our Competition is the World" by Stan Baker for an answer to this question.

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I read the book

So, John is selling books.

It is all about money. Write a book. There are ton's of sports books. What makes him any more important than anyone else?

Lose your DOC job and write a book.

Who really cares?

I read "Changing the Game" and I am not the author. The book gives insight into how parents can relate to their kid's soccer (or other sports) program and choose the right coach. This one is fairly original. A must read.

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I read "Changing the Game" and I am not the author. The book gives insight into how parents can relate to their kid's soccer (or other sports) program and choose the right coach. This one is fairly original. A must read.

What is a quick summary?