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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The MSI U11 Girls Classic Teams is no where near the Level of NCSL U11 Teams. Most girls on the U11 Classic team still “toe kicks” the ball and lacks ball control.

.....and NCSL is no where near CCL, EDP and DA.

ANYHOW, PLEASE LET’S MOVE ON. I’m more curious how my DD can one day play for an elite team. Thank you. [/quote]

As folks have said touches, etc etc.

Find a good coach with quality players. Sorry but you will have to ask around for recommendations. Keep in mind that coaches are polarizing figures, half the parents love their coach and half hate their coach. That is pretty normal and it is mostly due to things like playing time and positions etc. But if there is a consensus opinion on the coach then it is probably accurate. You would be tempted to look at win loss records as a metric but don't. It can serve as a starting point but pay more attention to the practice and the quality of players. A good coach will be willing to sacrifice wins in order to make sure the purpose of the training is followed.

Play up when possible, play with boys when possible. Focus on comfort with the ball and be a student of the game. What a player does without the ball is as important than what they do with the ball. Watch pro soccer games and watch how the players without the ball move and stay a part of the play. In time there is only one ball for 22 kids so thinking and moving without the ball is critical because at 11v11 5 minutes could go by without ever even touching the ball.

You can provide the opportunities for your player but nobody makes the player elite but the player. [/quote]

I would also add that you need to look for a quality coaching STAFF--not just one coach.  Coaching changes happen frequently within a club--don't pick a club based on one coach.[/quote]

Agree, but that fall under the reputation of the club as a whole. Is the club well run? Is it organized? Do the teams play a consistent style that is representative of a club philosophy? Etc...

But at U9-U11 those larger questions can wait until deciding on an elite team option. [/quote]

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