Footbollah
BRONZE
I'd be interested in anyone's feedback on coaches/teams worth having a look at, which are accessible from the westside, stretching from the South Bay up to Encino (up & down the 405). Northridge is too far north, Palos Verdes is too far south, Calabasas is too far west, N. Hollywood is too far east.
I'm looking for my son and daughter, both under 12.
Feel free to PM me with your comments (which I will not share without your OK). Examples of teams I have in mind are:
Real SoCal
Sherman Oaks Extreme
Barcelona California Soccer Club (probably too far for us, but I'm curious)
Atlético Southern California
FC Los Angeles
Westside Breakers
Santa Monica United
Autobahn
FC England (probably doesn't have teams in the younger age groups)
Culver City FC
LA Galaxy South Bay
I have observed some practices, but am looking for comments to make sure I haven't overlooked a coach or club I should be looking at, and for a reality check. It can be hard to gauge a club from a couple of practices.
What I'm especially interested in is coaches who walk the talk--preach and practice development, focused on individual and team growth and creativity (not wins), meaning building a team that think on their feet and work well together.
My kids are fans of Spanish and Dutch soccer, but MLS does not grab their attention at all, if that tells you anything.
I'm looking for my son and daughter, both under 12.
Feel free to PM me with your comments (which I will not share without your OK). Examples of teams I have in mind are:
Real SoCal
Sherman Oaks Extreme
Barcelona California Soccer Club (probably too far for us, but I'm curious)
Atlético Southern California
FC Los Angeles
Westside Breakers
Santa Monica United
Autobahn
FC England (probably doesn't have teams in the younger age groups)
Culver City FC
LA Galaxy South Bay
I have observed some practices, but am looking for comments to make sure I haven't overlooked a coach or club I should be looking at, and for a reality check. It can be hard to gauge a club from a couple of practices.
What I'm especially interested in is coaches who walk the talk--preach and practice development, focused on individual and team growth and creativity (not wins), meaning building a team that think on their feet and work well together.
My kids are fans of Spanish and Dutch soccer, but MLS does not grab their attention at all, if that tells you anything.