Anonymous
05/26/2020 10:50
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:don't look at is at "being the worst player" you have do adopt a mindset of improvement. Every rec player switching into travel at U11 without someone helping them make the jump is going to have a challenge on their hands.
The best thing is to find a local trainer that can do lessons with your son and help him bridge the skill gap. The other kids have been training for 2 years already so it takes time - but its worth the effort.
Not really even any need for this unless you feel like spending the money. He can just get out and train by himself. He could start with just juggling and/or set up a little obstacle course with cones / hoops / lawn furniture / whatever else comes to hand - and dribble around the course as fast as he can. Buy him a goal (<$100) and have him practise shooting.
If he spends 120 minutes a day on the first type of activity and forty-five minutes a day on the second this will kill your lawn, but he will be at least as good as most of the players on his team in three months or less.
Just adding to this comment though - he has to want to put in the time himself. Most kids do not.
If he does, it can be a really good life lesson about the value of hard work and practise.
If he doesn't, it can be a really good life lesson about how parents forcing children to practice when they don't want to doesn't achieve much of anything
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Anonymous
05/26/2020 10:32
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Anonymous wrote:don't look at is at "being the worst player" you have do adopt a mindset of improvement. Every rec player switching into travel at U11 without someone helping them make the jump is going to have a challenge on their hands.
The best thing is to find a local trainer that can do lessons with your son and help him bridge the skill gap. The other kids have been training for 2 years already so it takes time - but its worth the effort.
Not really even any need for this unless you feel like spending the money. He can just get out and train by himself. He could start with just juggling and/or set up a little obstacle course with cones / hoops / lawn furniture / whatever else comes to hand - and dribble around the course as fast as he can. Buy him a goal (<$100) and have him practise shooting.
If he spends 120 minutes a day on the first type of activity and forty-five minutes a day on the second this will kill your lawn, but he will be at least as good as most of the players on his team in three months or less.
Anonymous
05/26/2020 09:06
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Anonymous wrote:I am saying this with love and as a parent who has been sucked into travel soccer. Think about the end goal for your son and how your son feels about having to fight to improve or get time on the field. Most kids won't play college soccer or even high school soccer.
My son is in the same boat as being on the lower end of the team and we are constantly on him to practice. It is exhausting for everyone and I question why we do it.
This! Totally agree. We do it because as you said we got sucked in. Love the advice about the end goal.
Anonymous
05/26/2020 07:27
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
I am saying this with love and as a parent who has been sucked into travel soccer. Think about the end goal for your son and how your son feels about having to fight to improve or get time on the field. Most kids won't play college soccer or even high school soccer.
My son is in the same boat as being on the lower end of the team and we are constantly on him to practice. It is exhausting for everyone and I question why we do it.
My son is in the same boat as being on the lower end of the team and we are constantly on him to practice. It is exhausting for everyone and I question why we do it.
Anonymous
05/25/2020 21:29
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Anonymous wrote:So DCYFC had a Brazilian coach who was incredible. They practice in upper NW.
But the 2010 team(s) is a disaster. 2009 - much better scene.
Anonymous
05/24/2020 11:30
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
So DCYFC had a Brazilian coach who was incredible. They practice in upper NW.
Anonymous
05/24/2020 11:15
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Find a club that is close by and use the saved time to train on your own.
If you only train at team practices, expect staying behind.
If you only train at team practices, expect staying behind.
Anonymous
05/24/2020 09:09
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Find a good MSI Classic Team. It’s between Rec and Travel.
Please note that even Classic (ie Select Soccer), the competitive level is much higher than Rec.
Hence, either get him a trainer or practice foot drills on his own using YouTube videos.
Any particular coach or team you would recommend? Agree on the trainer, but I’m not sure the current team is a good fit anyway because it is too much of a pressure cooker environment for where he is at right now.
Theres lots of recent threads on here regarding that. Check out "where to go after mid teir bsc" on 5/7. And a few more around that time. One mention was msi toca...i can't remember the others.
Anonymous
05/24/2020 08:57
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Find a good MSI Classic Team. It’s between Rec and Travel.
Please note that even Classic (ie Select Soccer), the competitive level is much higher than Rec.
Hence, either get him a trainer or practice foot drills on his own using YouTube videos.
Any particular coach or team you would recommend? Agree on the trainer, but I’m not sure the current team is a good fit anyway because it is too much of a pressure cooker environment for where he is at right now.
Sorry I don’t. I have a DD they used to play Classic so I don’t track which Boys Classic team is good. Just to go MSI website to check it out. Note: there are Classic Teams that are parent coached (cheaper) and professional coached.
Anonymous
05/24/2020 08:34
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Anonymous wrote:Find a good MSI Classic Team. It’s between Rec and Travel.
Please note that even Classic (ie Select Soccer), the competitive level is much higher than Rec.
Hence, either get him a trainer or practice foot drills on his own using YouTube videos.
Any particular coach or team you would recommend? Agree on the trainer, but I’m not sure the current team is a good fit anyway because it is too much of a pressure cooker environment for where he is at right now.
Anonymous
05/24/2020 08:25
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Find a good MSI Classic Team. It’s between Rec and Travel.
Please note that even Classic (ie Select Soccer), the competitive level is much higher than Rec.
Hence, either get him a trainer or practice foot drills on his own using YouTube videos.
Please note that even Classic (ie Select Soccer), the competitive level is much higher than Rec.
Hence, either get him a trainer or practice foot drills on his own using YouTube videos.
Anonymous
05/24/2020 08:08
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
In the meantime consider a midlevel team like PPA premier. They are not rec but have real soccer coaches and most of the kids are a level up from rec. Also many travel clubs like bsc have an option to come practice with them a couple days a week but not do games. This may also work.
Anonymous
05/24/2020 06:36
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Anonymous wrote:don't look at is at "being the worst player" you have do adopt a mindset of improvement. Every rec player switching into travel at U11 without someone helping them make the jump is going to have a challenge on their hands.
The best thing is to find a local trainer that can do lessons with your son and help him bridge the skill gap. The other kids have been training for 2 years already so it takes time - but its worth the effort.
+1. Don’t expect that team to teach fundamentals. During team practices, a coach has to pay attention to 11+ players so he won’t have time to focus on your son. Team practices is just that.....Hence, get a trainer and you will not only see improvements on his technical skills but you will be his increased confidence too.
Anonymous
05/23/2020 23:39
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
don't look at is at "being the worst player" you have do adopt a mindset of improvement. Every rec player switching into travel at U11 without someone helping them make the jump is going to have a challenge on their hands.
The best thing is to find a local trainer that can do lessons with your son and help him bridge the skill gap. The other kids have been training for 2 years already so it takes time - but its worth the effort.
The best thing is to find a local trainer that can do lessons with your son and help him bridge the skill gap. The other kids have been training for 2 years already so it takes time - but its worth the effort.
Anonymous
05/23/2020 23:32
Subject: U11 boys team recommendation in md?
Our DS who is 10 switched from a rec league to a more competitive program this year and went from being the best player in his league to the worst. He was initially fine with that, hoping he would get better with practice, but now that there is not a spring season he has not had that chance. Some have suggested there are competitive soccer teams that help the player focus more on the fundamentals rather than the pressure cooker environment that this team seems to be. Any recommendations for a U11 coach/team that might be a good fit?