And out of sync and missing players due to injuries
04s - Games of the Week
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no excuses
We'll, it's an attempt to find reason where they may not be any, or any good one at least. upsetting when they don't play to their potential. They really are fabulous when they play with the whole team and in sync, a force to be reckoned with. It sucks, but it is what it is and hopefully not repeated.
smellycleats
SILVER ELITE
So kind of you to be concerned Pele, but no worries. Our girls are not confused in the least and they are more than ready to meet the challenges that await them. See you next weekend at PV?
Peleissoccer
BRONZE
Obviously kicker you have the impression that as long as you are leading in points that you can have fun and mix everything around instead of mastering strategies with your core players for the "really tough teams". If you want to experiment do a science project. As for your opinion of preping for a tough game during practice obviously you haven't played soccer before. It takes talent and years of training with the same group of girls to be at their best. I have nothing against The Eagles team, they are a great group all together but who ever is running the show is not prepared for the "BIG LEAGUE". No offense meant just unsolicited advise.
Fahrenheit-VIII
BRONZE
I agree with Kicker on this one, too. At this age, you are developing soccer players that are capable of playing anywhere on the team. Yes, it starts on the training ground, but nothing beats real competition where you can truly put into practice what you are learning.
My DD's team has played Eagles many times over the years, and trust me, they get it. This is something that have done for years - and there is certainly no confusion.
How dare you Kicker!
Who do Eagles think they are moving kids around during games?!? The 2 games they have coming up against Galaxy SD are going to be to win the Gold division! The Gold division! You hear me Kicker, the Gold division! Winning Gold means a TON for next season, for Eagles not to realize the impact of winning big games is beyond me, this can have a domino effect that can possibly be felt for years. When the players and coaches are trying to work on development and different looks, what they fail to realize is that colleges are looking for players that are specialized at the earliest age possible. They're never going to move a player from one position to another so the sooner clubs realize this the better off they'll be.
Moving kids around during games.....who would do so a thing?!?
"Mastering Strategies," "BIG LEAGUE" These are young kids at a very elementary phase of development, regardless of where you think your soccer experience puts them! BTW shouldn't it be Peleisfutbol?
Peleissoccer
BRONZE
By this time and this age, the coaches and even the kids themselves should know the position they are good at, if not then you're in the wrong sports. as for my screen name, I'm not Brazilian so soccer is perfect.
LuchodaSilva
BRONZE
IMO, age shouldn't matter now at this division but talent and skills. I agree with Tech. It's the GOLD division! It's absolutely serious stuff and it's either they're ready for the big league or they're not. Period. If you've been a soccer player before or are still playing soccer, you should be aware of that, too. Have you seen Ronaldo, Bale or Benzema play defense even for just a minute, when Real Madrid led in one of their games? Of course NOT! If you're watching Barclays Premier, English Premier, Bundesliga, Serie, UCL, Ligue1, and various international soccer leagues, you would see both younger and older players are in the same teams and they're being recruited and grouped based off their skills and talents. If these kids and their coaches/mentors are looking ahead for the future, then, shouldn't they be watching how these international clubs/leagues do it? Plus, when is it someone else's business to insinuate that there's something wrong with someone else's username or pseudonym or alias? Seems like emotions get in the way and it shouldn't be. This is a blog where everyone's free to express their views and opinions and it's up to everyone to want to learn and accept it or otherwise. There's nothing personal and like it or not, you'll get both destructive and constructive criticisms so deal with it!
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Sped
Guest
Yes, yes, 11 and 12 year olds are pretty much done developing and should be focused on their future, big league.By this time and this age, the coaches and even the kids themselves should know the position they are good at, if not then you're in the wrong sports. as for my screen name, I'm not Brazilian so soccer is perfect.
You're comparing Elite professionals to kids. Its a long and complicated process to arrive at that point. I'm absolutely sure that most college/professional coaches convert players from positions that they play at club for the college level, so specializing doesn't make sense at this age. You're absolutely entitled to your opinion, as am I and I've seen it play out on too many occasions to change my view based on yours or anyone else' forum post! I've also seen Bale play lots of defense, given that he started as a left back at Southhampton....but wait a minute.....how can he be so good if his youth coach played him out of position as a youth player? Real Madrid don't know what they're doing!!!
"This is a blog where everyone's free to express their views and opinions and it's up to everyone to want to learn and accept it or otherwise"
I think you answered your own point there!
Thanks for sharing your views.
Peace!
LuchodaSilva
BRONZE
I never singled out that you're not entitled to your own opinion but just wanted to stress my point in here.
And yes, if you think specializing doesn't make sense at this age, then, it's your opinion and it's definitely not mine.
Also, I respect that you think Real Madrid doesn't know what they're doing, but, this international club is consistently, if not always on top of whatever league that they play on?
If they mess up, then, players get the ax and/or manager gets fired, simple as that.
Nobody is perfect even Ronaldo or Zlatan or Alexis Sanchez or Fernando Torres can miss a penalty or free kick, but, what I'm trying to say is that, if that's the path that these kids would like to thread on, then, I'll compare them with these elite players because as of now, these kids are playing on the GOLD division and isn't that elite enough?
I would continue to argue with you, but your posts are doing a good job on their own...
Peleissoccer
BRONZE
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Sped
Guest
I'm glad nobody told Hope Solo she couldn't change positions after U12.
A lot of info on changing positions. I've been wondering if it's good or bad? My daughter (quite often) plays 3-4 different positions in a single game. I love for her to learn as much as possible, she is 12 and I didn't know if it's good for her to move around that much. I don't think many (if any) of her teammates have as much movement.
I think Tech was being sarcastic. Just a guess.
As a parent with twins I have witnessed both one child being pigeon holed at one position and another that plays multiple positions. I see a major difference in the confidence and ability with the ball from my dd that plays midfield as well as forward and defensive mid and even outside back at times. My other has only played center back....it is great that she plays every minute of every game but she doesn't have near the confidence of her sister with the ball. She is also apprehensive when being moved out of her position. I applaud the coaches that actually make a point to have their players learn multiple positions. It will only benefit them in the long run.