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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree OP.  The 5 kids at U10 who were the best ball handlers are still the best.  The 5 kids who had poor ball skills still have poor skills.  There are a few in between who've climbed the ladder somewhat, but I think it's just learning a particular position has allowed them to focus a little more.  Thus they seem better than some, but you could not move them to another position or else their lack of true skill would show.[/quote]

You do need technical ability, there is no doubt.  And it is also true that coaching cannot make a massive difference to a kid's technical ability in the short term.  Although a coach who emphasizes possession and passing in games and parctise is providing an environment more conducive to the kids developing those skills and kids playing under such a coach will develop faster over time.

But a coach can teach kids soccer IQ - an understanding of the game - where and when to move with and without the ball, how to organize on defense, on offense, and in transition.  Where to make runs.  How to work together to attack different formations.  When to press and how to press.  When to look for long balls.  How to break lines.  How to move to create space for others etc.  And this can make a huge difference to the way kids play and their results.[/quote]

I've seen in HS soccer and the majority of clubs that athleticism rules.  It doesn't matter how well you know the game or strong your technical skills are.  Many coaches will take big, strong and fast even though these players don't know where to run or how to kick the ball correctly. There are very little coaches out here that actually develop talent.  Arlington has some, I have yet to see anyone equal to their coaching level. We still have long way to go.[/quote]

PP - Fair enough point that many clubs and coaches don't do this.  But OP's point was that none did.  You are correct that Arlington is one example of a club that does, but there are others in this area too.  Things are definitely improving and hopefully will continue to do so.[/quote]

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