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My DC played u12 in Europe this summer.  In some countries, offsides is not played until u12 and throw-ins are not done until u12 either.  The focus is different - make the game more organic and fluid.  Fewer whistles, fewer rules, keep the ball at kids' feet and get them touches and thinking about making runs and playing into space....

How about primarily 7v7 or 9v9 until U17 except for few big competitions a year?  Another tidbit from girls soccer in Europe.  Results secondary to development. Less games vs. training. Allowing players to play creatively and have fun doing so. [/quote]

That sounds like fun, small sided play, and fewer games. You're trying to encourage more kids to play right? The less games, more training is a US soccer mandate that doesn't work in our culture.

[quote=Anonymous]Most importantly, the professional clubs subsidize the youth not the other way around.  And monetization for these clubs (and their investors) via development of youth players not from milking families in volume. [/quote]

Nice idea, but flawed. On the women's side, these clubs are struggling to keep their heads above water. Look at Spirit, they jettisoned their academy because it is a boat anchor in the current economic situation they face.

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-Signed parent of youth players in both boys and girls youth soccer with DA and ECNL experience.  [/quote]

Thanks for the signature. It adds credibility to your post.[/quote]

Thanks for the snark.

The boys and girls I saw playing in Europe had plenty of fun - your expertise aside.  Training to game ratio is important if the goal is development.  But if we want more cheap plastic trophies and medals, lets keep adding leagues, cups and championships so that everyone has one.

The reason clubs struggle is that there is no incentive for investors to get involved and no way to monetize development of players and clubs.  Switch the model and you may see some big changes.  [/quote]

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