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The inherent problem is bias and prediction long term how a players will develop and grow over time. But, at each stage, [b]yearly selections[/b], year after year, the selections, based on the actual information in front of the coaches is usually right. When there are mistakes, of which there are many, it is due to prejudice, bias, impatience and inexperience and the inequitable distribution of quality resources. B team kids get a B team coach and on down the line. The coaches are assigned these team to learn or based on their own coaching experience. That is the biggest fault in our system. The kids that need more specifically qualified coaches for their stage of development simply are not provided them and they fall further behind.[/quote]

If there is a problem with the system it's because a player slotted U9 will likely occupy that slot with a given club. The top kids on a second team may be marginally better than the bottom kids on a first team, but most area clubs will not swap them, especially if the difference is marginal. There is a reason that a lot of kids end up leaving their club in order to move up.  [/quote]

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