State of N Texas soccer

my2cents wrote:

regulator wrote:You may want check there are 4 95B players from NTX in National team pool.

Only two made the regional pool so I can't see how that turned into four on the national team.

regulator wrote:

my2cents wrote:

regulator wrote:You may want check there are 4 95B players from NTX in National team pool.

Only two made the regional pool so I can't see how that turned into four on the national team.

I was literally there when the regional team pool was announced. I am not disagreeing but honestly asking how did they get there if not thru the ODP 95 boys regionals?


Trust me, there are 4 in National pool 1 from Solar red 2 from FC juniors & 1 from Chivas.

go99 wrote:FCD certianly has the best opportunity to take the lead on development but seem to fall short at every chance for real change.

CLUB31 wrote:Love the enthusiasm...However, you people are so pathetic...how many times do I have to say it. Enjoy your kids competing now and let them have fun. Their talent will take them to the next level not your bitching about North Texas or Western Pennsylvania soccer. Get a life......Who is going to win the Texan touranment?

CLUB31 wrote:Love the enthusiasm...However, you people are so pathetic...how many times do I have to say it. Enjoy your kids competing now and let them have fun. Their talent will take them to the next level not your bitching about North Texas or Western Pennsylvania soccer. Get a life......Who is going to win the Texan touranment?

go99 wrote:Because then our national teams will still suck. They are mediocre at the national level because we produce mediocre players. It's not about my kid, it's about the sport of soccer in america. Funny thing is as I see the national rankings of players, special trainings and leagues of football, basketball, and baseball I don't see that same call for parents to just watch and enjoy. You almost sound like a coach or someone with a vested financial interest with the "just pay your money, shut up, and watch your kids" Don't be so sure about that most people statement and that still doesn't make it correct. Look at any succesful national program, and it is being done at a youth level much different than ours. All of those 3rd world countries like England, Germany, Netherlands, and Italy.

CLUB31 wrote:I'm for sure not a coach. I just think you guys think the kids should play like the pros at age 10/11. Let'em grow a lillte and then see what you have. They are still watching cartoons(at least mine is) and there is plenty of time for development. Let them learn how to compete against the best at their age and it will all happen in due time.

Tequilapark wrote:3rd world countries like England, Germany, Netherlands and Italy? Those are not 3rd world countries!

go99 wrote:Because then our national teams will still suck. They are mediocre at the national level because we produce mediocre players. It's not about my kid, it's about the sport of soccer in america. Funny thing is as I see the national rankings of players, special trainings and leagues of football, basketball, and baseball I don't see that same call for parents to just watch and enjoy. You almost sound like a coach or someone with a vested financial interest with the "just pay your money, shut up, and watch your kids" Don't be so sure about that most people statement and that still doesn't make it correct. Look at any succesful national program, and it is being done at a youth level much different than ours. All of those 3rd world countries like England, Germany, Netherlands, and Italy.

mrclean wrote:I'm sure there are many schools of thought in terms in soccer development, but I feel one missing component in our country is that kids don't spend enough time just playing for fun. Kids kicking a ball around with their friends and smiles on their faces. I feel that the quickness and creativity of a world class player has a lot to do with genetics and neuromuscular functions that we are still barely beginning to understand. What I do know is that the brain does not function as well under stress. Not only is memory affected but I would argue that so is the brain's ability to process complex motor skills.
I think playing for fun with laughs and smiles is perhaps more effective than training with a skilled coach. Once a player has acquired an adequate level of technical skill and creativity, I think a skilled coach can raise that level. More importantly, advanced players learning how to work together is essential. Again, I see pressure as a slight deterrent. Some pressure is necessary to create game like conditions. But if players are playing like they are afraid of making mistakes, then there is too much pressure.
The reason that some of these kids come from Mexico and other countries with excellent technical skill is that they didn't develop in a system where a few mistakes and you were off the team or being scolded by coaches and parents.
I wished we had more parks with nets and pick up games. It seems like many parks want to charge money for teams to practice or the fields are closed for league play only. Soccer has to be a game for our kids if we want to compete with other countries. More laughs and smiles and greatness will follow.
(Think Jordan, Magic, Isiah Thomas, Ronaldinho- it's the smile)

gababa wrote:Wouah what a great question ! Well, I am afraid I go with Go99. Here is my take: I think (yeah yeah that's just an opinion) that classic league sucks and limits the development of the kids. Kids are stuck with their 19 games a year (19 a year, come on, you got to be kidding !Where do we learn ?) with big pressure each time they play which inhibits the necessary creativity. The kids are stuck with their teams and their rosters even though everybody knows that theses rosters are bound to change. They can't play pick up games, can't guest, can't play with friends that they may have in other teams. They are 11 years old and are following rules intended for adults. Ah the good feeling of hearing "you can't do that, it is the company policy". Great when you are 11 !On top of that the clubs and the coaches need to recruit for financial issues which means that in fact they are willing to get any kids willing to pay. Consequence of that : all the teams are very very average with all kind of clowns playing. I remember moving away from rec; I remember being afraid to bring my kid to a select team. Select ? What a joke! The selection is just the money you are willing to put in. Who is recruiting ? Who is scouting great players in order to offer them place in their roster ? Nobody. There is no coach going to rec games hoping to see a talent. The only thing they do is wait for daddy and mommy to show up with 2500$. My opinion ? Classic league sucks. Now that's all we have, so yes I am putting up with it and play my kid in there hoping he is going to make D1.
And then what ? Should I hope my kid plays in the team that is the first of the north texas soccer association? How ambitious ! What an accomplishment ! Sorry my conclusion is that we are going the wrong direction; the structure of the league does not provide the environment that will create good players. If team USA is not where it should be it is not because of the genetic it is because of the environment.We have to change the structure.

Axxman wrote:Lets face it, soccer is not loved in this country like the big three and in fact, it's almost looked down upon by the vast majority. When all the nieghborhood kids call the bb to go play, it's not soccer that is on anyone's mind. When was the last time you saw kids playing soccer at the park for fun. In countries like Germany the system starts from the top down with the long term development in mind, and I'm certain the system is subsidized by the Government or the clubs, thus the $120 fees. You can't blame Classic League or the local clubs for that matter, they are simply trying to make the best out of what they have and make the best possible living at it. Until the US implements a system akin to Germany's or other similar countries, the overall quality of soccer in this country will not change. Unfortunately, you are trying to change culture, and that is not an easy thing. It likely has to start at the club level, and I'm talking about the professional teams. FCD should be an example, but they are no better than the rest of them around here, except for maybe at the later age groups, and by then it's almost too late.

Axxman wrote:Lets face it, soccer is not loved in this country like the big three and in fact, it's almost looked down upon by the vast majority. When all the nieghborhood kids call the bb to go play, it's not soccer that is on anyone's mind. When was the last time you saw kids playing soccer at the park for fun. In countries like Germany the system starts from the top down with the long term development in mind, and I'm certain the system is subsidized by the Government or the clubs, thus the $120 fees. You can't blame Classic League or the local clubs for that matter, they are simply trying to make the best out of what they have and make the best possible living at it. Until the US implements a system akin to Germany's or other similar countries, the overall quality of soccer in this country will not change. Unfortunately, you are trying to change culture, and that is not an easy thing. It likely has to start at the club level, and I'm talking about the professional teams. FCD should be an example, but they are no better than the rest of them around here, except for maybe at the later age groups, and by then it's almost too late.