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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At U13 and above on the boys side, what is Arlington's style of play or does it differ based on coach?  How about on the girls side?[/quote]

There is a single philosophy, but the interpretation does vary a bit from coach to coach.  There is an emphasis on possession - not giving the ball away, and every player has to be comfortable on the ball and able to make quick decisions and pass accurately, but "good" risk-taking is encouraged especially in the final third.  Very quick transitions, high fast press, and creative off the ball movement is emphasized too.  In possession you will most commonly see quick ball movement between the back 5 until something opens up and then a midfielder driving at the center of defense with supporting players making runs to pull defenders out of position and open up space out wide.  But the kids are also taught to recognize what the other team is doing and you will see long balls if the opponents are playing with a high line or packing the midfield.

If you have a chance to get the TD, he is really really good.  I don't know which teams he will be coaching next year (keeping my fingers crossed :-)) - but his two teams this year (2005 and 2006) are currently ranked #1 and #12 nationally per YSR.  My guess is he will coach different teams next year.

I don't know anything about the girls' side.[/quote]

I had asked because I often hear that it’s long ball and that it heavily favors athleticism and not much possession. Thanks for the feedback. [/quote]

Rather than listening to advice from random posters, you should go to one of the games and see how the teams play.  If you don't have time to drive, I will make it easy for you.  Here's Arlington ECNL U13 v.  Loudoun ECNL U13 game.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXw-7cbGDVo
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Thank you. I was going to suggest this as well. You can see the same teams and kids evolving over the years. The previous posters who note that Arlington u12-up academy coaches are not just coaching kick and run or selecting big, strong and fast are 100% correct. At earlier ages at Arlington, less the case, and if the academy coaches can steer the younger age groups in a better direction, a greater portion of the older Arlington top teams will be developed at Arlington and not imported for other clubs. [/quote]

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