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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The problem is deeper and systemic: the pay-to-play model we have in the US means we're missing out on tons of raw talent who never get the chance to develop into great players[/quote] Agree. At our suburban HS, the intake form for tryouts asks for the team the kids play on. With 100+ kids trying out, coaches seem to focus their attention on the kids from the best travel teams. Per my kids (who did not try out so no skin in this), there are a fair number of mostly Latino and African immigrant kids who are amazing but either don’t play in an organized way or only play rec and don’t get serious consideration. Travel soccer is expensive. Really stupid system as soccer is really a sport meant for anyone. [/quote]
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