Kids that burned out, what were common characteristics and how to prevent?

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Anonymous wrote:I fear for this next generation of 2014-2016s who have every move of their soccer and futsal documented on instagram. Maybe it has always been this way on other platforms but it seems endemic to this area. Can someone with a kid that age tell me the why of putting their kid out there like that? Trying to get exposed to be on a higher team? Thinking colleges will care about your 3rd graders reels from their u10 year?

I would also love to know what those parents are thinking. Those accounts make my head explode.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I fear for this next generation of 2014-2016s who have every move of their soccer and futsal documented on instagram. Maybe it has always been this way on other platforms but it seems endemic to this area. Can someone with a kid that age tell me the why of putting their kid out there like that? Trying to get exposed to be on a higher team? Thinking colleges will care about your 3rd graders reels from their u10 year?

I would also love to know what those parents are thinking. Those accounts make my head explode.

Sometimes just getting your kids face and skill set out there can present more opportunities than playing up or college recruiting. My kids has been living like a rockstar thanks to the exposure. Invites to play with different teams and coaches in the area, some outside, invitations to train with different people and facilities in the area, train with and meet some nwsl as well as national team players and the list goes on. Obviously these kind of results aren't a guarantee, the norm or even what we were expecting but it's worked out positively thus far.

[Anonymous]

I am curious how many followers you actually need to have to actually get something? Like all of that training and invites is there a number of followers or are you supposed to promote the other trainer with your followers? I have seen kids recommended to me from local clubs and some have a 1k followers and some have like 10k followers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I fear for this next generation of 2014-2016s who have every move of their soccer and futsal documented on instagram. Maybe it has always been this way on other platforms but it seems endemic to this area. Can someone with a kid that age tell me the why of putting their kid out there like that? Trying to get exposed to be on a higher team? Thinking colleges will care about your 3rd graders reels from their u10 year?

I would also love to know what those parents are thinking. Those accounts make my head explode.

Sometimes just getting your kids face and skill set out there can present more opportunities than playing up or college recruiting. My kids has been living like a rockstar thanks to the exposure. Invites to play with different teams and coaches in the area, some outside, invitations to train with different people and facilities in the area, train with and meet some nwsl as well as national team players and the list goes on. Obviously these kind of results aren't a guarantee, the norm or even what we were expecting but it's worked out positively thus far.

How many of those invitations to train (and or play) come at an expense to you? You are getting had

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I fear for this next generation of 2014-2016s who have every move of their soccer and futsal documented on instagram. Maybe it has always been this way on other platforms but it seems endemic to this area. Can someone with a kid that age tell me the why of putting their kid out there like that? Trying to get exposed to be on a higher team? Thinking colleges will care about your 3rd graders reels from their u10 year?

I would also love to know what those parents are thinking. Those accounts make my head explode.

Sometimes just getting your kids face and skill set out there can present more opportunities than playing up or college recruiting. My kids has been living like a rockstar thanks to the exposure. Invites to play with different teams and coaches in the area, some outside, invitations to train with different people and facilities in the area, train with and meet some nwsl as well as national team players and the list goes on. Obviously these kind of results aren't a guarantee, the norm or even what we were expecting but it's worked out positively thus far.

How many of those invitations to train (and or play) come at an expense to you? You are getting had

I appreciate the input

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I fear for this next generation of 2014-2016s who have every move of their soccer and futsal documented on instagram. Maybe it has always been this way on other platforms but it seems endemic to this area. Can someone with a kid that age tell me the why of putting their kid out there like that? Trying to get exposed to be on a higher team? Thinking colleges will care about your 3rd graders reels from their u10 year?

I would also love to know what those parents are thinking. Those accounts make my head explode.

Sometimes just getting your kids face and skill set out there can present more opportunities than playing up or college recruiting. My kids has been living like a rockstar thanks to the exposure. Invites to play with different teams and coaches in the area, some outside, invitations to train with different people and facilities in the area, train with and meet some nwsl as well as national team players and the list goes on. Obviously these kind of results aren't a guarantee, the norm or even what we were expecting but it's worked out positively thus far.

Lol, my kid has also trained with national team and NWSL players without me putting diddly on social media. But I wish your rockstar the best of luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am curious how many followers you actually need to have to actually get something? Like all of that training and invites is there a number of followers or are you supposed to promote the other trainer with your followers? I have seen kids recommended to me from local clubs and some have a 1k followers and some have like 10k followers.

It's not really about the amount of followers, it's the content as well as the skill level. Some people only post cone work or shooting on a empty vs training plus game footage so that the followers can see the progression and process, some only post their kid scoring vs creating, defending and assisting as well as scoring. You have to show people that's it's worth their time and reputation to work with you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I fear for this next generation of 2014-2016s who have every move of their soccer and futsal documented on instagram. Maybe it has always been this way on other platforms but it seems endemic to this area. Can someone with a kid that age tell me the why of putting their kid out there like that? Trying to get exposed to be on a higher team? Thinking colleges will care about your 3rd graders reels from their u10 year?

I would also love to know what those parents are thinking. Those accounts make my head explode.

Sometimes just getting your kids face and skill set out there can present more opportunities than playing up or college recruiting. My kids has been living like a rockstar thanks to the exposure. Invites to play with different teams and coaches in the area, some outside, invitations to train with different people and facilities in the area, train with and meet some nwsl as well as national team players and the list goes on. Obviously these kind of results aren't a guarantee, the norm or even what we were expecting but it's worked out positively thus far.

Lol, my kid has also trained with national team and NWSL players without me putting diddly on social media. But I wish your rockstar the best of luck.

You mad more than one way works? Lol. A question was asked and I answered it *shrug*

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I fear for this next generation of 2014-2016s who have every move of their soccer and futsal documented on instagram. Maybe it has always been this way on other platforms but it seems endemic to this area. Can someone with a kid that age tell me the why of putting their kid out there like that? Trying to get exposed to be on a higher team? Thinking colleges will care about your 3rd graders reels from their u10 year?

I would also love to know what those parents are thinking. Those accounts make my head explode.

Sometimes just getting your kids face and skill set out there can present more opportunities than playing up or college recruiting. My kids has been living like a rockstar thanks to the exposure. Invites to play with different teams and coaches in the area, some outside, invitations to train with different people and facilities in the area, train with and meet some nwsl as well as national team players and the list goes on. Obviously these kind of results aren't a guarantee, the norm or even what we were expecting but it's worked out positively thus far.

Lol, my kid has also trained with national team and NWSL players without me putting diddly on social media. But I wish your rockstar the best of luck.

You mad more than one way works? Lol. A question was asked and I answered it *shrug*

Mad is not the word I'd use. I sincerely wish your exposed kid luck.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am curious how many followers you actually need to have to actually get something? Like all of that training and invites is there a number of followers or are you supposed to promote the other trainer with your followers? I have seen kids recommended to me from local clubs and some have a 1k followers and some have like 10k followers.

It's not really about the amount of followers, it's the content as well as the skill level. Some people only post cone work or shooting on a empty vs training plus game footage so that the followers can see the progression and process, some only post their kid scoring vs creating, defending and assisting as well as scoring. You have to show people that's it's worth their time and reputation to work with you.

Congratulations on your child’s social media celebrity. That’s what most kids aspire to be today anyway. Just don’t confuse celebrity with soccer talent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am curious how many followers you actually need to have to actually get something? Like all of that training and invites is there a number of followers or are you supposed to promote the other trainer with your followers? I have seen kids recommended to me from local clubs and some have a 1k followers and some have like 10k followers.

It's not really about the amount of followers, it's the content as well as the skill level. Some people only post cone work or shooting on a empty vs training plus game footage so that the followers can see the progression and process, some only post their kid scoring vs creating, defending and assisting as well as scoring. You have to show people that's it's worth their time and reputation to work with you.

Congratulations on your child’s social media celebrity. That’s what most kids aspire to be today anyway. Just don’t confuse celebrity with soccer talent.

Oftentimes it’s the kid’s celebrity, not talent, that they’re after. The club, camp, or clinic can get free publicity and added cachet by getting an athlete with followers to attend and post clips on social media.

Kids as young as 10 are getting “offers” based on their SM exposure, which is not only against NCAA rules, it’s absurd from a recruiting standpoint. Burn out, quitting, injury, plateauing, lack of physical growth are all real risks, and how many of those coaches are still going to be with that same program when the kid is ready for college? But from a marketing standpoint, I guess it’s not so absurd.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I fear for this next generation of 2014-2016s who have every move of their soccer and futsal documented on instagram. Maybe it has always been this way on other platforms but it seems endemic to this area. Can someone with a kid that age tell me the why of putting their kid out there like that? Trying to get exposed to be on a higher team? Thinking colleges will care about your 3rd graders reels from their u10 year?

I would also love to know what those parents are thinking. Those accounts make my head explode.

Sometimes just getting your kids face and skill set out there can present more opportunities than playing up or college recruiting. My kids has been living like a rockstar thanks to the exposure. Invites to play with different teams and coaches in the area, some outside, invitations to train with different people and facilities in the area, train with and meet some nwsl as well as national team players and the list goes on. Obviously these kind of results aren't a guarantee, the norm or even what we were expecting but it's worked out positively thus far.

Lol, my kid has also trained with national team and NWSL players without me putting diddly on social media. But I wish your rockstar the best of luck.

You mad more than one way works? Lol. A question was asked and I answered it *shrug*

Mad is not the word I'd use. I sincerely wish your exposed kid luck.

Bitter then? Because you're the only one in this back and forth making little sarcastic remarks. I guess for your approval we should've done it your way to get the same results.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am curious how many followers you actually need to have to actually get something? Like all of that training and invites is there a number of followers or are you supposed to promote the other trainer with your followers? I have seen kids recommended to me from local clubs and some have a 1k followers and some have like 10k followers.

It's not really about the amount of followers, it's the content as well as the skill level. Some people only post cone work or shooting on a empty vs training plus game footage so that the followers can see the progression and process, some only post their kid scoring vs creating, defending and assisting as well as scoring. You have to show people that's it's worth their time and reputation to work with you.

Congratulations on your child’s social media celebrity. That’s what most kids aspire to be today anyway. Just don’t confuse celebrity with soccer talent.

Parents doing this happens in lots of other sports too. I always wonder what happens to the 5 year old overly hyped up kid when everyone else eventuality catches up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am curious how many followers you actually need to have to actually get something? Like all of that training and invites is there a number of followers or are you supposed to promote the other trainer with your followers? I have seen kids recommended to me from local clubs and some have a 1k followers and some have like 10k followers.

It's not really about the amount of followers, it's the content as well as the skill level. Some people only post cone work or shooting on a empty vs training plus game footage so that the followers can see the progression and process, some only post their kid scoring vs creating, defending and assisting as well as scoring. You have to show people that's it's worth their time and reputation to work with you.

Congratulations on your child’s social media celebrity. That’s what most kids aspire to be today anyway. Just don’t confuse celebrity with soccer talent.

The talent is there believe me, otherwise I wouldn't see the point which is why I mentioned skill level etc in the post you quoted. This is just a springboard for my talented, straight A kid that has other aspirations which the platform which help them achieve through networking and visibility. Soccer is just the tip of the iceberg, we're not the typical parents that don't understand social media is a tool.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I fear for this next generation of 2014-2016s who have every move of their soccer and futsal documented on instagram. Maybe it has always been this way on other platforms but it seems endemic to this area. Can someone with a kid that age tell me the why of putting their kid out there like that? Trying to get exposed to be on a higher team? Thinking colleges will care about your 3rd graders reels from their u10 year?

I would also love to know what those parents are thinking. Those accounts make my head explode.

Sometimes just getting your kids face and skill set out there can present more opportunities than playing up or college recruiting. My kids has been living like a rockstar thanks to the exposure. Invites to play with different teams and coaches in the area, some outside, invitations to train with different people and facilities in the area, train with and meet some nwsl as well as national team players and the list goes on. Obviously these kind of results aren't a guarantee, the norm or even what we were expecting but it's worked out positively thus far.

How many of those invitations to train (and or play) come at an expense to you? You are getting had

Excellent point

They know it's gonna end up on IG and FB and get them free exposure and they didn't have to spend a dime.

In the soccer small dmv world, all the top ballers are known with or without social media.