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Post by special1 on Nov 20, 2014 17:10:17 GMT -5
There are many clubs/programs out there. Doing the research and leg work to find the right fit for your child is not easy, as everyone is selling the same lines that they are the best, and its usually a trial and error / hit or miss especially for those that are new in the sport/industry. What characteristics do you think makes a Club above mediocre or better what sorts of characteristics would you like to see in potential new clubs or current clubs? Academy:A society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, experts or scientists, that aims to promote and maintain standards in its particular field. Club: An association or organization dedicated to a particular interest or activity Example: www.soccer-training-info.com/la_masia.asp |
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Post by special1 on Nov 20, 2014 17:15:52 GMT -5
For me, facility is one character that I think sets a club apart. A lot of European youth clubs even rec have very good facilities for players to train. I'm trying to avoid comparing with european standards so I'll stay domestic. Below is a link for a very good facility. I hope MLS Atlanta will take some notes from these people regarding facility: grandesportsacademy.com/facilities/ |
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Post by special1 on Nov 20, 2014 17:45:59 GMT -5
Education on the field and in the classroom. Coaching sessions with players to watch videos of games and analyze during those cold winter days or when time permits. Some of the young players I see don't even get or understand what they are doing. This is why you see parents coaching on the sideline (I don't support this but I understand why some do it). If its an Academy or club I think something like this will set them apart. Again I don't know as much about the domestic soccer clubs here in the US and still learning, but I know they do it in Europe and I'm quite sure some of the top clubs here might do that too. I have heard some of the really good coaches at AFU and CF do this on their own with some of their older teams but I think more coaches should too...when necessary and also with the younger age groups.
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Post by RedDevil10 on Nov 21, 2014 8:16:54 GMT -5
Education on the field and in the classroom. Coaching sessions with players to watch videos of games and analyze during those cold winter days or when time permits. Some of the young players I see don't even get or understand what they are doing. This is why you see parents coaching on the sideline (I don't support this but I understand why some do it). If its an Academy or club I think something like this will set them apart. Again I don't know as much about the domestic soccer clubs here in the US and still learning, but I know they do it in Europe and I'm quite sure some of the top clubs here might do that too. I have heard some of the really good coaches at AFU and CF do this on their own with some of their older teams but I think more coaches should too...when necessary and also with the younger age groups. Agree 100% !!! |
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