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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]On the last two posts: of course. There has to be a good level of skill.  It is not an either / or supposition. But all other things being equal, including skill, speed kills. And, I’d take someone with slightly less skill but more athleticism and I’d take someone with slightly less skill and more intelligence. But, at a minimum they can’t be incompetently skilled. That’s a given. [/quote]

No, the argument is about can a person pick up soccer in 9th grade, like football and excel? It is not uncommon for players first organized football experience to be in 9th grade and great athletes can excel at football. Can the same be done in soccer? Is, playing multiple sports and being very athletic enough for a player to start soccer in 9th grade and excel and even become elite?[/quote]

Yes, I believe they can, especially if they’ve been playing other similar high movement team sports like b-ball, lacrosse, or hockey. Obviously, they will have to train hard at the foot skills piece to catch up / become competent. Just like a 9th grade football player has to train hard at reading defenses / reading offensive scheme, strength and speed training, tackling, play books, blocking, foot work in traffic, etc. [/quote]

I kind of admire your confidence in continuing to post this theory when it’s clear you know zip about high level soccer. [/quote]

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