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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Coming to this discussion late, but some thoughts from a U18 parent.  Coaching and teams are very important early on, but the best thing you can do for your young player is get him/her individual technical training.  1 - 2 times per week.  I did this not knowing how important it would be, and I am so happy I did it.  By HS age in club, technical skills are what distinguishes great players.  At U9 - U12, its pure athleticism.  You could give the A team a basketball or a tennis racket, and they would win.  From about U13 onward, its all technical skills.

I see thing with one of my kids - not the fastest on the field, but his technical skills are superior to most.  Definitely not a college player, but he'll always have a place on a club team/HS team just because his technical skills are so good.[/quote]

Really helpful, thanks. My kid is rising U11 and his joy in the game is currently rooted in his speed and in shooting. He hasn't really encountered the need for great technical skills yet since he's fast (and not super analytical...) but I suspect this will change next year when he's on a more competitive team. I'd love advice on how to get him more focused on technical skills this summer in a way that keeps things fun. Or is it better to let this develop naturally? [/quote]

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