Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When clubs announce another round of tryouts (for additional players) is that a sign of low turn out the first go around and perhaps a warning sign?

Maybe; maybe not. Maybe they planned for two teams. Then they got a good turnout, enough for three teams. But they start offers from the top down, so once they make the offers for the third team, some of those kids have moved on. Now there are a few openings. They hold another round of tryouts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When clubs announce another round of tryouts (for additional players) is that a sign of low turn out the first go around and perhaps a warning sign?

Maybe; maybe not. Maybe they planned for two teams. Then they got a good turnout, enough for three teams. But they start offers from the top down, so once they make the offers for the third team, some of those kids have moved on. Now there are a few openings. They hold another round of tryouts.

Makes sense

[Anonymous]

Can someone explain what is going on with BRYC girls U9-U11?

[Anonymous]

Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most. Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most. Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.

Where do you find good individualized training? Looking in Fairfax county. Thanks for the good advice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most. Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.

Where do you find good individualized training? Looking in Fairfax county. Thanks for the good advice.

Most full time coaches will do individual training. Or ask your club technical director - they'll know who does it on your staff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most. Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.

Where do you find good individualized training? Looking in Fairfax county. Thanks for the good advice.

HP Elite, Coerver, Joga, Golden Boot......all in ffx

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

Thank you for this!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most. Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.

Because of the birth year change, I found that U13 this tryout season was still athleticism trumping good technique. Many of the kids are still only 11-years old now at tryouts--and most of the Fall.

There were kids out there with truly amazing technical skill and touch that were passed over by the kids that run around like maniacs, but not really accomplishing much.

I still think there are many coaches that mistake activity for efficiency. They miss nuance. There are a lot of kids that still can't keep the ball close to their feet when dribbling or even control a ball when a hard pass or air ball comes at them, that get moved ahead. While the kid with the perfect one-touch passes right to a teammate's foot and controlled bursts is neglected.

I watch the field movements at tryouts and I am amazed every time. This is why I think Club is not the best route for a lot of kids that would benefit more from smaller groups and more personal attention.

[Anonymous]

^^ waiting on results, but thinking of doing that for our son. It's pretty much like you described. He's made incredible gains over the past few years and it's all been outside of Club.

I feel like going to U13 at only 11 years old and missing that entire developmental year on a smaller field is going to be detrimental.

He did get selected for an academy that will have smaller groups and still play player games at that age and we are debating just going that route. I also like that the Academy will move them around in training and put them with kids at their level---instead of only getting a chance to train with kids on a lower team at a lower level. Same with the league.

It's his decision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most. Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.

Because of the birth year change, I found that U13 this tryout season was still athleticism trumping good technique. Many of the kids are still only 11-years old now at tryouts--and most of the Fall.

There were kids out there with truly amazing technical skill and touch that were passed over by the kids that run around like maniacs, but not really accomplishing much.

I still think there are many coaches that mistake activity for efficiency. They miss nuance. There are a lot of kids that still can't keep the ball close to their feet when dribbling or even control a ball when a hard pass or air ball comes at them, that get moved ahead. While the kid with the perfect one-touch passes right to a teammate's foot and controlled bursts is neglected.

I watch the field movements at tryouts and I am amazed every time. This is why I think Club is not the best route for a lot of kids that would benefit more from smaller groups and more personal attention.

Smaller groups and more individual attention...Can you be more specific with this thought? Do you mean not playing on a team at all and just working 3-4 days a week with a small group of kids...like 4 or 5 kids? And would you just work on technical skills? What would this look like in your mind's eye?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most. Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.

Because of the birth year change, I found that U13 this tryout season was still athleticism trumping good technique. [b]Many of the kids are still only 11-years old now at tryouts--and most of the Fall.[/b]

There were kids out there with truly amazing technical skill and touch that were passed over by the kids that run around like maniacs, but not really accomplishing much.

I still think there are many coaches that mistake activity for efficiency. They miss nuance. There are a lot of kids that still can't keep the ball close to their feet when dribbling or even control a ball when a hard pass or air ball comes at them, that get moved ahead. While the kid with the perfect one-touch passes right to a teammate's foot and controlled bursts is neglected.

I watch the field movements at tryouts and I am amazed every time. This is why I think Club is not the best route for a lot of kids that would benefit more from smaller groups and more personal attention.

This problem has been around forever - pre or post age group change. If you are in the last 3 mos of the age group, you are at a disadvantage. There's no change that will ever change that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most. Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.

Because of the birth year change, I found that U13 this tryout season was still athleticism trumping good technique. [b]Many of the kids are still only 11-years old now at tryouts--and most of the Fall.[/b]

There were kids out there with truly amazing technical skill and touch that were passed over by the kids that run around like maniacs, but not really accomplishing much.

I still think there are many coaches that mistake activity for efficiency. They miss nuance. There are a lot of kids that still can't keep the ball close to their feet when dribbling or even control a ball when a hard pass or air ball comes at them, that get moved ahead. While the kid with the perfect one-touch passes right to a teammate's foot and controlled bursts is neglected.

I watch the field movements at tryouts and I am amazed every time. This is why I think Club is not the best route for a lot of kids that would benefit more from smaller groups and more personal attention.

This problem has been around forever - pre or post age group change. If you are in the last 3 mos of the age group, you are at a disadvantage. There's no change that will ever change that.

Nobody lost an entire developmental year prior....u13 is now a younger group period. There weren't 11-year olds playing U13 prior to birth year change.

11-year olds have different needs than 12/13.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know of any u9 boys programs still looking for players? We are in Burke area.

PAC is still holding tryouts this week. Boys on Tues/ Thurs (U9 at 5 pm) at Luther Jackson Middle School (west side of Falls Church). I am pretty sure they have spots available at U9 and likely other age groups as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent. Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training. 1 - 2 times per week. I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it. By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players. At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism. You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win. From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most. Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.

Because of the birth year change, I found that U13 this tryout season was still athleticism trumping good technique. [b]Many of the kids are still only 11-years old now at tryouts--and most of the Fall.[/b]

There were kids out there with truly amazing technical skill and touch that were passed over by the kids that run around like maniacs, but not really accomplishing much.

I still think there are many coaches that mistake activity for efficiency. They miss nuance. There are a lot of kids that still can't keep the ball close to their feet when dribbling or even control a ball when a hard pass or air ball comes at them, that get moved ahead. While the kid with the perfect one-touch passes right to a teammate's foot and controlled bursts is neglected.

I watch the field movements at tryouts and I am amazed every time. This is why I think Club is not the best route for a lot of kids that would benefit more from smaller groups and more personal attention.

This problem has been around forever - pre or post age group change. If you are in the last 3 mos of the age group, you are at a disadvantage. There's no change that will ever change that.

Nobody lost an entire developmental year prior....u13 is now a younger group period. There weren't 11-year olds playing U13 prior to birth year change.

11-year olds have different needs than 12/13.

it's a jump up to 11v11 sooner than in the past. it's also focusing less on the teachings needed for 9-12 year olds.