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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it comes down to a few big things. Pay-to-play is a problem, but not necessarily a hindrance. If used correctly, it could accelerate the process. But, I think the bigger issues are parental education and coaching education at the younger ages. I'm sure more issues play a factor. If ever addressed in a meaningful way, those two would likely lead to far greater outcomes for a lot of kids in this country. Not just professional play, but actual knowledge that will be useful for the next generation.

Yes, the amount of "Free Play" is far lower, but the general knowledge is so lacking in the supporting groups(parents and coaches) that everything else becomes cumbersome to resolve. Far too many egos and not enough humility.  Way too attached to immediate results and not enough attention to future experiences. [/quote]

But that’s why I focused on Barcelona U9 versus our “elite” U9 teams.  The European [b]does[/b] get “immediate” results — Barcelona U9 (and probably most of the teams they beat in that Iberian U9 tournament) would likely mop the floor with DC-Metro’s “best” teams.

[quote] just at the younger ages, more parents would be concerned with skill acquisition and less about bragging rights, that would be a seismic culture shift enough to see real gains. I really think if they(parents and coaches) are detached enough until the kids are playing 11 vs. 11, it would be amazing. Then, the coaching has less pressure and can spend the best years on the most important part. Imparting a desire, environment, and aptitude for technique/skill mastery. The coaches also will need to have a strong desire to engage in good coaching practices adhered to by all who choose to participate. [/quote]

I think many parents are concerned about skill acquisition. I know I certainly am. Skill acquisition doesn’t imply playing poorly as a team — again, Barcelona U9 have better skills and would beat any of our DC-Metro U9 teams.

[quote] Unfortunately, the American sports culture really does hone its targets on glory now means glory later.  Every youth sports system in the country has it. It's just for this sport and a few others. It really is counter-productive. In other sports, a lot of athleticism and rote drilling can succeed. Just not in this game.  [/quote]

Again though, Barcelona has “glory now” (they easily surpass our best teams at U9) and they also have glory later (they easily beat our best MLS teams, or the Spanish national team easily beats USA).  It’s not an either/or choice between being good at U9 and being good later.  They are better at every age, starting from U9 and going all the way up to the national team. We have 6x the population of Spain and 30x the population of Portugal. Why can’t we get our act together?

All I can do as a parent is look for a team around here that is taking the approach that Barcelona U9 is taking, and support them with my dollars. That’s all any of us parents can do. But why hasn’t any such entity stepped in to fill that demand? [/quote]

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