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Post by Soccerhouse on Oct 13, 2015 10:20:20 GMT -5
The slow death of high school soccer – and why it could cost Jürgen Klinsmann The national system in America is still looking for an identity. But does it come at the cost of alienating coaches and players in youth soccer? www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/oct/13/the-slow-death-of-high-school-soccer-and-why-it-could-cost-jurgen-klinsmannFrom the article: This article, however, is not about my experiences or credentials as a coach (most level-headed coaches will tell you that in the end, a good player makes a good coach, not the other way around) but rather about the changes to high school programs in America, the conflict with academy programs and what it means for the future of US youth soccer. ****** On 10 February 2012, less than a year into Klinsmann’s tenure, the US Soccer Development Academy announced the birth of the 10-month season for all the youth clubs and players affiliated with the program. This meant that high-school kids who also played academy had a choice to make: one or the other. The idea was simple: if young players want to reach the highest levels (NCAA, MLS) and have wider exposure to scouts and coaches across the nation, then the obvious route is to prioritize the developmental leagues. Klinsmann’s biggest focus – right from the get-go – was to emulate the European model,.............................
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Post by SoccerMom on Oct 13, 2015 10:22:22 GMT -5
DA kids cant play high school period, so it really doesn't matter if DA is year round
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