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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are many options in youth soccer and enough to tailor a program to the needs of your DC. Ignore the herd mentality and do your homework. Focus on what is important and when it is important. There is no need to jump into travel at the most competitive club at U8.  Find a good coach who is focused on the player. Wins should not drive your decision. At u14, begin focusing on the coaches/clubs ability to prepare players for college/elite level soccer. Don't get caught up in the brand but recognize that the brand exists because the clubs are doing something right. [/quote]

+1 And if you are unsure how to do your homework and become an educated soccer parent, start by asking questions of parents whose kids play in a way you admire or whose older kids have had outcomes you'd like to see your kids achieve. You will often find that particular coaches and trainers have a strong track record of developing players and helping them get into good college programs or the pros.  Seek them out and join the community of players and parents that follow them around.

I would add that no one should take any club's statements about the superiority of a particular league at face value, and you should also stay away from parents that complain a lot or are cynical (which means you should ignore a significant percentage of the posts on DCUM). [/quote]

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