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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is.  9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size.  Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.

Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough.  Keep supporting their efforts!  [/quote]

This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA[/quote]

It's not about adapting to pace.  You can play fast and most of the top club teams do, it's the 18 year old that is playing soccer for fun but is really a WR for the football team barreling at some poor 14/15 year old.  When I watch HS soccer, it takes me about 30 seconds to see the quality of the player.  Pure soccer player with speed (not running, decision making), 1st touch, body positioning, and runs VS the kid that hits the gas and has no idea that although soccer is a physical sport it does not mean to make contact without intent to win the ball.  Take it for with it is, fun for kids to hang out with their friends. But most of these HS teams are a shit show.[/quote]

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