Why Results Don't Mean Anything at U12

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I think you are missing something. I once had a very wise, accomplished soccer coach (probably put more kids into D1 programs from the DMV than anyone else has) explain to me that a college coach recruiting a player will want to watch at least a half of a game, because the coach is interested as much in what the player does when off the ball than when on it. That would be part of a SoccerIQ evaluation.

+1 yes ^^^

You are off the ball more than on it. Soccer IQ is just as much about making the right movement, getting in supporting positions, managing the space...the things you do when you don't have the ball, as it is the decisions you make when you do have the ball. That's why being surrounded by idiots can make a smart player look dumb, if nobody is getting into space or making good runs and you have not options you end up looking like you made a bad choice when there really were no good choices to make.

[Anonymous]

Just have to find the right coach that works for your DC.
Our DD (U12) cares a lot about winning and losing. True, it doesn't matter in the big picture, however, it does matter to keep our DD engaged as she is extremely competitive. If we took results away, she would likely quit playing.

We are also against participation awards which is really what this subject matter comes back around to.

Again, go back to your instagram Bobby. There is no cookie cutter development in any sport. Every child is different and the great coaches are the ones who build and learn each childs personality and what best motivates them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I think you are missing something. I once had a very wise, accomplished soccer coach (probably put more kids into D1 programs from the DMV than anyone else has) explain to me that a college coach recruiting a player will want to watch at least a half of a game, because the coach is interested as much in what the player does when off the ball than when on it. That would be part of a SoccerIQ evaluation.

+1 yes ^^^

You are off the ball more than on it. Soccer IQ is just as much about making the right movement, getting in supporting positions, managing the space...the things you do when you don't have the ball, as it is the decisions you make when you do have the ball. That's why being surrounded by idiots can make a smart player look dumb, if nobody is getting into space or making good runs and you have not options you end up looking like you made a bad choice when there really were no good choices to make.

This is very useful information but I have a question. If a technical player with high soccer IQ is on a team “surrounded by idiots”, how does a coach/recruiter evaluate this player?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I think you are missing something. I once had a very wise, accomplished soccer coach (probably put more kids into D1 programs from the DMV than anyone else has) explain to me that a college coach recruiting a player will want to watch at least a half of a game, because the coach is interested as much in what the player does when off the ball than when on it. That would be part of a SoccerIQ evaluation.

+1 yes ^^^

You are off the ball more than on it. Soccer IQ is just as much about making the right movement, getting in supporting positions, managing the space...the things you do when you don't have the ball, as it is the decisions you make when you do have the ball. That's why being surrounded by idiots can make a smart player look dumb, if nobody is getting into space or making good runs and you have not options you end up looking like you made a bad choice when there really were no good choices to make.

This is very useful information but I have a question. If a technical player with high soccer IQ is on a team “surrounded by idiots”, how does a coach/recruiter evaluate this player?

especially when advice is be best player on a mediocre team to stand out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I think you are missing something. I once had a very wise, accomplished soccer coach (probably put more kids into D1 programs from the DMV than anyone else has) explain to me that a college coach recruiting a player will want to watch at least a half of a game, because the coach is interested as much in what the player does when off the ball than when on it. That would be part of a SoccerIQ evaluation.

+1 yes ^^^

You are off the ball more than on it. Soccer IQ is just as much about making the right movement, getting in supporting positions, managing the space...the things you do when you don't have the ball, as it is the decisions you make when you do have the ball. That's why being surrounded by idiots can make a smart player look dumb, if nobody is getting into space or making good runs and you have not options you end up looking like you made a bad choice when there really were no good choices to make.

This is very useful information but I have a question. If a technical player with high soccer IQ is on a team “surrounded by idiots”, how does a coach/recruiter evaluate this player?

I would like to know that too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I think you are missing something. I once had a very wise, accomplished soccer coach (probably put more kids into D1 programs from the DMV than anyone else has) explain to me that a college coach recruiting a player will want to watch at least a half of a game, because the coach is interested as much in what the player does when off the ball than when on it. That would be part of a SoccerIQ evaluation.

+1 yes ^^^

You are off the ball more than on it. Soccer IQ is just as much about making the right movement, getting in supporting positions, managing the space...the things you do when you don't have the ball, as it is the decisions you make when you do have the ball. That's why being surrounded by idiots can make a smart player look dumb, if nobody is getting into space or making good runs and you have not options you end up looking like you made a bad choice when there really were no good choices to make.

This is very useful information but I have a question. If a technical player with high soccer IQ is on a team “surrounded by idiots”, how does a coach/recruiter evaluate this player?

It would be tough. Which is why recruiters dont really go to high school games much anymore, unless the team is making waves and is a powerhouse.