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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DAs have no track record of developing players. Player development starts as soon as a kid can walk while DAs start at U13. [b]DAs are good at identifying talent and helping further develop by providing better training[/b], players and competition.[/quote]

Not even so sure I would go that far.

The DA generally consolidates talent to a large extent.  That's about it.

Does that mean they are good at identifying talent?  Not really.  They just have the luxury of being able to pick from the best talent pool, because that pool comes to them by virtue of the status given them by US Soccer.   From that pool, they tend to disproportionately select - and then disproportionately give opportunities to - early physical  developers.  There are a lot of players with more talent and understanding of the game - and who shows signs that athletically they will eventually catch up - who are left out.

Do they provide better training?  Again I'd have to say no.  If the training environment is better it's mostly because of the player pool, not the coaching.

Is the DA better than what came before it?  No question.  All in all it's still a huge disappointment though.  [/quote]

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