Who actually develops players?

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Anonymous wrote:I am hearing so much talk about this and that club taking credit and not actually developing the player. I am interested to see what coaches are actually developing players here in the DMV.

Two off hand are Phil Gyau and Sal Caccavale.

No need to berate if you disagree. Despite what others think, who has impacted your player?

Been with Sal for two years. Would not go anywhere else.

NGL when you leave him finally you will see the horrible toll the screaming, swearing and negativity had on your child. It’s hard to see it when you are in it but one day you will. It’s not worth it!

Club soccer is only about 25% of my kids time on the ball per week. If I allow one person to control who my kid becomes in this little time, that is my parenting issue, not a coaching issue. I am currently at BSC and can't stand my current coach as we are not with SM or PG. My mistake, I should have done my research. My kid knows you still follow and listen to the coach, learn something from them but do not let them impact "who you are" which comes from my parental foundation. Please stop with blaming SC for your parental shortcomings. Learn from what you did wrong and correct it for your younger kids or grandkids. Have a great day!

Parent of the year right here everybody...

Teams typically practice 3x per week for 1.5hrs. You're telling me that you have your kid elsewhere for 13.5 hours per week? If that's the case then great for you, but understand that it is NOT the norm. Young impressionable players are absolutely affected by their coaches. Not every kid has the same personality and is as self confident or empowered. Dismissing a coach's behavior for the sake of blaming parenting is ridiculous. You're saying "listen to the coach" but clearly practicing undermining said coach.

[Anonymous]

Unless you're with a coach for at least two seasons, you can't really speak to the development given that it's not a linear thing. Most coaches and clubs in general fall short because they think that they're all a kid needs. How many coaches are sending kids home with technical homework? Not many, meanwhile they know darn well that you won't get the necessary touches in a team practice. As most can speak to in this forum, development is something you're more likely to see from a private trainer. Club coaches are generally more apt to development tactical IQ.