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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]The coaches for DA at our club are the same recycled travel coaches that have been to many clubs. Nothing special.[/quote]

Conflict of interest is a problem from what I've experienced at the local DA level.  Often times more to do with personal relationships rather than soccer ability.  It should never happen at the DA level. DA coaches should have very little, if any, outside affiliation with players being coached. Good ole American soccer, oh my![/quote]

Yes, but as more and more DA graduates go to Pro's stateside or other academies outside of US, those DA programs that have the right recipe will stand out.  I keep hearing about RSL and Dallas as the MLS DA clubs you want to be associated with.  It will take time, but ultimately the DA clubs that charge significantly more for on par travel level training with personal relationships being the main recruitment device should in theory thin out or be forced to change.  Think of Jorgan Morris however, he's not necessarily a bad player, but his dad working for the Seattle Sounders certainly didn't hurt when he was being scouted.  It's just how America is, those with more wherewithal are able to purchase more opportunities.  Think of the students able to apply to 20 colleges and consistently take the SAT/ACT tests on top of taking prep courses as well.[/quote]

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