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[quote=Anonymous]When I lived in Portugal, there was an old man that used to be out conditioning his 12-year old son.  Kid was jumping on benches doing all kinds of fitness.  Got to talking and grandpa was a former pro player.

He said:  every kid in this country has technical ability.  The difference is conditioning.

When I played as a kid, we were brutally conditioned at start of season and as punishment.  You were expected to arrive for.

Every practice had wind sprints, shuttle runs, Indian runs, etc.

Started were expected to be full out running 90 min.  Subs were limited.  Our team was undefeated for years, 5 State Champs/Regionals, etc., lots of technical training —-but in Elite competition —the team that is in better condition will make the difference.

I’m appalled at the condition of some of the kids on my son’s U13 team.  Some can barely run 20 min.  My U16s team is better, but the rosters are so big nobody is getting full 90 min of game play which is needed to be a top player.[/quote]

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