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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here: A lot of good takes and things to think about. I was not really concerned with the professional academies and their level of coaching, but it brings up a good point. I think we can all agree that level of coaching is unreasonable in our region. But, I do think just going with a good/inspiring coach is a little short sighted. Now, if this good coach also took a little time and had resources they are working from, and could show, that would lead to the club level.  That can make a difference; at least other people are involved in some way. I have a hard time with just the good coach only suggestion. I do not believe any one individual, organization, or country has all the answers and they are going to be blind to certain aspects. So, a safe way to keep an eye out for those blind spots during development would be to have some plan in place. A plan that can be told to others. It could be as simple as this year "x" is the goal for learning. It does not need to be followed as dogma, but the coach is not allowed carte blanche to follow "something."

So, maybe the suggestion is a good coach with a club that has some plan they can show you.

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OP, you don't have an in depth knowledge of the game,  so you can't tell by watching practices and games whether a coach is any good or not.   Therefore what you are really looking for is a coach/club with a good sales pitch - and PowerPoint presentation to go with it - that will convince you they have a "plan."

Good luck.   
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