Originally posted by Guest View Post
My experience — two kids (boy and girl) playing in college and my youngest currently on an ECNL team - ultimately it becomes 80% athleticism + 20% desire/determination (from the kid, not the parent).
The players on the field at U17 and beyond are the biggest, fastest, and strongest. Skill & intelligence matter, but every coach thinks they can polish a diamond in the rough.
Just look at the GK for the USMNT as an example
Why the US is **** at football (and only produces GKs at the top flight international level), summarized right here in one handy comment.
AMEN BROTHER
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