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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have two kids currently in the VIVA program.  Both love soccer and just want to get better.  As parents, we expect the coaches to run efficient and effective practices and be accountable to the team.  We expect the team to try hard and want to get better with every practice and game…and have fun.  Winning games is not a priority.   We saw a change in the club with Villareal’s involvement this year.  Practices were filmed and the video was reviewed with coaches and players by Villareal (the staff from Spain).  We saw a difference in the coaching.  One respected VIVA coach said recently (paraphrasing), “I know I am a good coach, but I can truthfully say that I learned from Villareal this year”.  Our kid’s and their teammate’s dribbling and passing skills are so much better than where they were last year.   Our kids have tried out and played with other clubs; we know there are good options out there.  We also know VIVA still as a lot to improve on, but Villareal and VIVA have a vision and can bring something that most other clubs don’t have...the backing, commitment, and reputation of a Spanish football club.  We bought into the Villareal approach and committed ourselves to VIVA next season.[/quote]

I always find this interesting that somehow because "Spanish" club coaches are involved that somehow that is more valuable.

Messi did not go to Spain until 13.  He is only somewhat a product of Barca.  Barca did not train him at the ages most are talking about.

To me, the whole Villareal coaches watch our practice on film and tell us what to do is just odd and unlikely.  And the some of our players will be selected to (pay for) a chance to train in Spain is also odd.  Messi did not pay anyone for the chance to train in Spain nor does any other legit player.  It is some kind of participatory tour you pay for it seems.  Value??
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I am amazed that a coach like you cannot see the value of a starry-eyed kid in a soccer stadium in Europe taking in their surroundings and falling even more in love with the sport. Some of these dreamers will come home with passion and put their heart and soul into getting better at something they love. VIVA helps nurture that passion by inspiring them to be more.[/quote]

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