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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I have seen this mentioned on here to choose a good coach and don’t worry about the club. I am curious what most people think about that statement. How do you tell if there is a “good” coach in a “bad” club? Does the club have any kind of development plan matter? Can they show the parents what it is? If not, should the coach at least have a development plan or should they just use their “gut” to lead the way? Does licensing matter with coaching? I’ve seen comments stating they do and others that it doesn’t matter at all. Should you go by experience? How many years have they been coaching and at what levels?

I think this is why parents go with club recognition as way to choose the club. It is hard to know what to look for, and by the time you figure it out, it may be too late. So, at least with a big club or a club with a reputation, you have an idea that they are at least using some kind of designed development plan to keep the reputation. If you are just picking a coach, however you found them, you have no way of knowing if they have a plan or if they are making it up as they go.  [/quote]

Just because there is a development plan/approach doesn’t mean that approach is appropriate, proven or even recognized. Many clubs around here try to sell a style or approach as the reason to join the club. Most “our club plays style X” is just some BS that club staff thinks is good or that may be all they know. US Soccer, through its licensing courses, teaches a very thorough Development approach and style. Any coach who has progressed through these classes should be knowledgeable of this approach. With a little googling, parents can also find out a lot about this approach and compare it to what they see at practices. A good coach in a bad club ( one that forces a specific style) is not a great choice. A bad coach in a good club is a worse choice. A good coach in a large club or in a club not pushing a style is a workable choice. If you see 9 and 10 year olds doing half a practice of pattern play - run....[/quote]

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