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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have actually heard parents say "the only reason _____ is better is because they get him extra training." This is complained about as if it is somehow unfair to their kid.

If your kid was in band this is how you would sound:
"You know, the only reason Suzy is first clarinet is because she practices 5 nights a week instead of the required 3. It is so political that the only kids who get invited to do the extra band stuff like playing in the pit for the school musical ALWAYS goes to the top two chairs. It is so unfair those opportunities are not given to the 9th or 10th chair."[/quote]

Yet it's so difficult to find extra training that's truly valuable. Individualized skill development activities typically do nothing to improve visual perception and decision making, which are critically important, not to mention athleticism. I'm not the money grab guy, but it's just more #MONEYGRAB and especially young players would be better off getting a good night's rest or practicing a different sport than attending the endless extra training sessions.

Don't get me wrong: I do wish the right kind of extra training was widely available, but it ain't.

# M O N E Y G R A B[/quote]

There's plenty of quality extra training worth the money out there.  You just need to find it.  At young ages if the parents aren't grinding most likely the kid isn't either.  My kid loves soccer and he loves training.  I constantly am talking with parents/friends from other clubs asking for ideas on quality training and we often create our own small groups and approach coaches/trainers that we like and see if they are willing to train the kids in the off season or whenever.[/quote]

Completely agree with everything you've written.  Almost every top player we know is the child of someone who is knowledgeable about soccer (either because they played at a high level, or do what PP does and constantly look around for/talk to others (including perfect strangers) about the best training) and very ambitious on their kid's behalf.  Occasionally someone other than a parent, like a relative, coach, or teammate's parent, plays this role for the child.  The ambitious parent may or may not care about A vs. B team, but they either seek out the best outside training or work with their kid at home for hours every week.
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