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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The reality is for most youth selections in sports that are not timed, the "Coach's Eye" test, as well as networking/relationships, play a far bigger role than any metric. Why? Because there are no metrics (agreed to or otherwise) to use at the earliest stages. We do not have an extensive scouting system like other countries (or sports in this country) and can not afford the resources it would take to implement any sort of grassroots tracking.

There is nothing wrong with it as long as you are aware that is how the system works for players in the early ages. So, if a kid is in an academy or selected for an award in non-timed sports, there is just as likely a chance that the selection is because of talent as it could be due to selection bias.

At a certain point later, however, there must be some ability to succeed in the sport.

Here is a good study on it.
[url]https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2020.596369/full[/url]

You don't have to read the whole thing. This is the important blurb.

"The findings suggest that, in isolation, coaches do not agree on the talent or potential of athletes. This indicates that the “coach's eye” is subjective and variable, and, given the same context, there is poor inter-coach agreement in the identification of talented athletes."

There is nothing really to complain about our system or other countries' systems. Some players don't catch the eye or ear of those that matter. This is true in big academy settings in Europe as well.

So, you can either network and be in the circle one way or another or have your player become so good that it is easy for all eyes to tell they are a standout.

Otherwise, just enjoy the ride and not care.

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Spot on.

It also sounds like networking (parents) and nepotism (coaches/friends/admin staff) will always have a seat at the youth level table.  [/quote]

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