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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If your kid is U13 or older, what pieces of advice did you hear more than once when they were younger, regarding skills etc development that you wish you had taken?[/quote]

I have worked with a lot of college players. They to a person all say they wish they were more technical- first touch, equal with both foot, ball control, comfort in tight spaces, passing accuracy and being able to do this under pressure. All of this equaling a higher speed of play.

Unfortunately the current system does not place enough emphasis on technical training and apply it under pressure nor does it value the technical player. Technical skills should be the main focus till u13-u14. Too much time is wasted on fitness and drills not under full pressure. You can really see the difference in players by u16 who are in a technical program(that has consistent pressure) and those that spend a good chunk of time in Europe vs typical travel players.

This type of training has a side benefit of increasing your defensive skills, getting one in to game shape and having a higher speed of play.

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+1 I'm the pp that focused on development and finding those training opportunities and not immediate result 'brands'.  Having sons that were late growers it was even more essential. They did spend time overseas each and the majority of their coaches were not American.  My husband also really started them using both feet at age 5 ...and very much technical skills/juggling early. They learned the game so much from their coaches with drills designed with much taught tactically.  Both have been told their game IQ is superior. Oldest will be playing in college next year and all of the coaches liked him for the for having the things you said those players wish they had, but didn't.

It's not easy to find here in the US.  And it requires a lot of hard work on the parents' part---and often much club movement, etc.[/quote]

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