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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First cut in high school is based on speed. Speed only. Doesn't matter who's been on travel team. Skill doesn't matter. Lots of skilled players are trying out. There will be plenty to choose from. Above all, they better be extremely fast.

First cut is based on speed. It's timed.

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This is for *soccer*??

No way. BS. It is in no way possible that there is a coach out there who is so dumb as to cut players based only on 40 times and could convince a high school to hire him. This doesn't pass the laugh test.

They don't do this in ANY sport, except those in which speed is the only consideration (track). Hah, some baseball pitchers can't run 40 yards at all.[/quote]

Nobody said it was the sole selection criteria. It is just one piece of many criteria that can be used in a recruiting scenario. Remember, college coaches have very limited opportunity to see players play in competitive game settings. The more indicators they have, the better a player's chances. [/quote]

Problem is that too many coaches over-prioritize speed.  Cutting a kid solely over a 40 time unless it is well below the average for that level is plain stupid - but you better believe it happens. Soccer (especially levels with substitution limits) is a fitness sport. Fitness is critical. But straight line speed should be below several other attributes. Unless, again, the straight line speed is well below the average for that age and gender.  [/quote]

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