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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So. If I had to do it all over, I’d likely have my kid play Barca at the pee wee to early middle school ages then switch over to more established competitive DA/ECNL club. Provide a solid fundamental base before going to clubs with more visibility, competitive leagues, and athletes. My kid does well (ECNL) but did miss out on some early 3rd party coaching (i.e no parent dynamics) of proper techniques, spacing and ball movement that would be second nature if ingrained by coaches early on. She’s catching up and still does great but could be closer to her potential I think if the better base had been established. [/quote]

Probably one of the most honest and sensible admissions in this entire thread.

Good post. [/quote]

The kid following this path will most likely have never make a DA/ECNL team in the US.  The training and playing competition there is not comparable to the environments you see on the top teams at high level clubs.  Outside of a few outliers, they will suffer as a result of the lack of good internal competition and being wed to a playing style (tiki taka) that isn't in favor in the DA/ECNL.  Dead end unless they are good enough to play for Barcelona in Spain, because they don't mesh well with players who don't play in that exact scheme.[/quote]

How will they suffer? By seeing the field well and finding open teammates in the scheme that they are playing.

I swear to God the mental gymnastics on this board.

A good, smart, well trained soccer player can flourish in any environment. [/quote]

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