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[quote=Anonymous]Playing games is important to developing players, but that wasn't the poster's argument.  It was that kids can develop even if on a large roster.  Part of "development" is learning to compete, which includes competing for playing time.  Just because you're on the team doesn't mean you're on the field.  You have to EARN it.  Maybe that means you practice extra.  Maybe you spend 2 hours on weekends by yourself juggling or practicing shooting.  Maybe you dig deeper and hustle more.  Or get fit.  Or watch more professional matches. But if you expect to play because you are on the team, you belong in rec soccer, not the DA.

And if you're not earning playing minutes, that doesn't mean you're not a valuable part of the team.  Or that you DESERVE to play.  Or that you're not "developing." The statement "If clubs are not giving player's the chance to get significant minutes in games on a regular basis, then they simply don't care that much about that player's development. Those players are only there to provide depth, practice fodder, and $$" is utter nonsense. The "chance to get significant minutes" is based on merit, and I assure you, every DA coach gives every player "the chance" to EARN time.  If you're performing, you play. [/quote]

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