Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
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Anonymous
Foreign Players and MLS Club Academy players are primary and priority sourcing on the men's side. They get all the full and partial scholarships. |
Anonymous
His college style philosophy heavy on physicality probably isn't best for U9 |
Anonymous
Oh wow, that’s a pretty big change. I wonder how the u13 kids/families feel about that. They must have been looking forward to training with Phil. |
Anonymous
I am sure coaches have their own pecking orders, but from my vantage point, a lot more clubs should pay considerably more attention to the level of coaching at U9/U10, where coaches may have the most positive impact on player development. This is where Arlington has often fallen short on the boys side. |
Anonymous
Yup, we here in America overlook the importance of the foundation phases, yet expect high qualities at older ages. |
Anonymous
He also was busy and having trouble putting in the time for MLSN. His attendance and attention has been spotty to put it mildly. This had been an ongoing concern for a while. It may well have more to do with that than anything else. |
Anonymous
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That is absolutely not true. My son played for him this year and he never missed a practice and rarely had to miss a game.
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Anonymous
It could also be that they're just resetting his cycle with a different group. Wasn't he with the 2010's from about U9 - U12? |
Anonymous
+1 Phillip was the person who taught our soccer-ignorant family that the years from 8-12 are the prime ones for skill development, then showed our kids and their friends what they needed to do to work the skills into game situations. I think this is a great age group for him. Sorry to go off topic. |
Anonymous
Based on the resume of the new MLS Next U13's coach, I don’t think any of the parents will be disappointed. Unless their kids were picked for physicality over technical skills and IQ This guy is of Spanish, Barca background and rugby-ball won't be his thing |
Anonymous
| I wouldn't be shocked to see PG helping with the U13s (2012) in the Spring, in addition to the 2016s. Despite what the website says or doesn't say. |
Anonymous
DS is a 2012 in the area and has played that team a few times. They are physical if you mean fit and determined/hustlers. They are not physically imposing like SYC 2012s are but have great technical skills and are in sync. I’m assuming many of those kids have been playing together for a while. |
Anonymous
Don't see why he would need to help. If the qualifications of the new coach is true, he's more than capable and probably the better choice. |
Anonymous
Barça background? How did he come to be part of the local soccer scene? |
Anonymous
$$$$$ I suppose |