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ITFC Blues said:
For Norcal that's going to lead to a pretty crazy April with tryouts happening in May for youngers, unless they delay tryouts to June.
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Very good point. I almost think they should revamp the tryout process anyway. IMO, it takes longer than a day or two to really gauge someone's ability. But wth do I know.
 
ITFC Blues said:
For Norcal that's going to lead to a pretty crazy April with tryouts happening in May for youngers, unless they delay tryouts to June.
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Not holding tryouts for youngers till May? From the advertisements on my social feeds, they’re already happening in Dec/Jan as usual... just not cattle call tryouts. They’re called ID Camps, Winter Camps, etc.
 
SoccerFan4Life said:
I bribed my boys to score goals $20 a goal. In 4 years of soccer they scored maybe 4 goals.

One time they asked me if I would give them $100 if they scored 5 goals in a game.

My response “ son, let’s focus on scoring your first goal before we talk about $100”. They both quit soccer by the time they got to high school.
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Hey, at least you tried. I tried to pay my son money for some goals ((maybe $10 at most)) and he almost got one but missed and had a fit of rage unlike any kid I scene and boy was it a seen. He was kicking and screaming because he shanked his wide open shot for the easy ten bucks. I looked like a complete fool because he was screaming, "I want my $10, I want my $10" Every guy like Bushes gave me that look like I was a bad dad for trying to pay my kid to score. It was me trying to feel that rush that I know other dads felt when their kid makes all stars and my kid is barely playing and when he does, he never scores. It's hard on us dads that wanted to feel that feeling so we tried to pay for it instead. It is what it is :)
 
Anyone see Chelsea’s Chilwell take a beautiful side volley shot that missed far post by 3 or 4 inches? Potential game winner with moments to spare. But no cigars... beauty anyway.

i bet his dad was cringing and saying “wtf lad, you peg those in practice all day long!”

Pain and anguish of soccer parents around the world..
 
SoccerFan4Life said:
I bribed my boys to score goals $20 a goal. In 4 years of soccer they scored maybe 4 goals.
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Not that I would ever encourage this, but if you're going to bribe your kids, pay them per completed pass, per successful dribble, per successful tackle, and per successful take-on. Goals are a result of the success of those four and kids are just as good at centerback or holding mid as you want them to be at a pure number 9.

A kid who never scores any goals but can't be dribbled past is invaluable and can be the difference between a team consistently losing 3-2 and a team consistently winning 2-0.
 
Giesbock said:
Anyone see Chelsea’s Chilwell take a beautiful side volley shot that missed far post by 3 or 4 inches? Potential game winner with moments to spare. But no cigars... beauty anyway.
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The funny thing was that as soon as that cross was looped in, everyone just watches the ball because they know it's coming and they know there's nothing they can do as soon as the ball leaves his foot. You can see it coming a mile away. Would have been goal of the month for sure.
 
Giesbock said:
Anyone see Chelsea’s Chilwell take a beautiful side volley shot that missed far post by 3 or 4 inches? Potential game winner with moments to spare. But no cigars... beauty anyway.

i bet his dad was cringing and saying “wtf lad, you peg those in practice all day long!”

Pain and anguish of soccer parents around the world..
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Yes I did see that it gave me flashbacks to this of him with Leicester this year last season although it wasn't a volley

 
notintheface said:
Not that I would ever encourage this, but if you're going to bribe your kids, pay them per completed pass, per successful dribble, per successful tackle, and per successful take-on. Goals are a result of the success of those four and kids are just as good at centerback or holding mid as you want them to be at a pure number 9.

A kid who never scores any goals but can't be dribbled past is invaluable and can be the difference between a team consistently losing 3-2 and a team consistently winning 2-0.
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Soccer Parents often fail to understand the game (particularly in the USA). Applause and rewards are skewed toward scoring, but that’s only important to the outcome if the defenders and keeper do their job and create opportunities for the strikers.

Cheer for your back line and keepers as loudly as you cheer for the goals. It’s a team effort on the outcome of the match.
 
N00B said:
Soccer Parents often fail to understand the game (particularly in the USA). Applause and rewards are skewed toward scoring, but that’s only important to the outcome if the defenders and keeper do their job and create opportunities for the strikers.

Cheer for your back line and keepers as loudly as you cheer for the goals. It’s a team effort on the outcome of the match.
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Ahh, nothing more satisfying than watching my two defenders stand up a striker, take the ball, display superior foot skills , recycle the ball and create a counterattack opportunity.
 
happy9 said:
Ahh, nothing more satisfying than watching my two defenders stand up a striker, take the ball, display superior foot skills , recycle the ball and create a counterattack opportunity.
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And the key to strong defense, if the ball gets by you , the body doesn't. People dont realize how important upper body strength is in soccer also.
 
happy9 said:
Ahh, nothing more satisfying than watching my two defenders stand up a striker, take the ball, display superior foot skills , recycle the ball and create a counterattack opportunity.
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Ya, and nothing like a defender with ganas following a player all around the field either....lol! Two against one is way harder. Plus, all a striker has to do is find the net once and their heros of the game. PK miss is when one can lose all their confidence.
 
happy9 said:
Ahh, nothing more satisfying than watching my two defenders stand up a striker, take the ball, display superior foot skills , recycle the ball and create a counterattack opportunity.
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Joking aside, you guys are right. I always tell all my kids that an assist is as important as a goal. Suceeding on a 1 v 1 is very cool to see. Succesful slide tackles are awesome. This is a beautiful game but often times coaches and parents focus on scores or winning records. I tell my kids, I dont care if we win or lose. All I care is that they gave it 100% effort and are willing to apply their skills in the field. It's easier said than done at a young age. Joystick coaching in youth soccer is the biggest detriment to the growth of our talent compared to the rest of the world.
 
Lavey29 said:
And the key to strong defense, if the ball gets by you , the body doesn't. People dont realize how important upper body strength is in soccer also.
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Big and strong is hard to beat. Add some speed and it takes a chess player with ganas to find a way through the defense. You cant do it alone that's for sure.
 
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