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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do some on this board assume that players at the GA2 or ECNL-R are not as good as GA1 or ECNL players who either stayed or left a particular club?  There are plenty of ECNL-R players who are playing up one or more age groups who certainly are getting tested against older, more experienced, and physical players.  While some national level talent doesn't play for their high schools, plenty of players on national teams/clubs do, and there are also plenty of players who don't but more than hold their own against these ECNL and GA players each an every week.[/quote]

Sure there maybe a rare exception or two in the area, but most are playing on those teams for a reason.[/quote]

I think it is more than one or two players in the area.  There is plenty of plug and play talent, but few elite game changers.  It boils down to whether these few players who are on the sideline have reason to try out for and play for a national level team.  Then it becomes more of a question of whether the player fits into the coaches system where the opportunities reside, and how long it takes for that player to gel with their teammates.   The biggest advantage any group of players have, who stick around and follow certain coaches, is their familiarity with the coach, the system, and their teammates.  This is a team sport and the value of having team bonds between players is difficult to measure, but it shows on the field.  If a club is chasing national championships this kind of continuity is important.  Thus it speaks to a system focused on winning and not developing the best talent.  That is the fatal flaw with the system.  There are players who may never get a shot because they can never overcome whether the coach knows them, or not, whether they fit the system, or whether they will gel with their teammates fast enough.[/quote]

For the most part I agree, but I still think there are very few on the lower level teams in the area who are impact players at the ECNL/GA level.  Could they make a team, sure.  Are they top 15 on that team?  Doubtful.[/quote]

DP. I agree with you for the most part, but would change “Top 15” to “Top 5-6”. [/quote]

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