soccerdad79
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I've always been a believer that my kids have to be on the pitch to develop. Whatever the level they are playing at it, doesn't help mine to not be playing during games.
I've always been a believer that my kids have to be on the pitch to develop. Whatever the level they are playing at it, doesn't help mine to not be playing during games.
The DA is a funnel. There are fewer spots the older you go, so the competition increases as you get older. In a perfect world, every year would be a fresh slate and DA and non-DA kids would be evaluated purely on talent, but that rarely happens. Coaches will almost always prioritize the kids they've worked with over new (non-DA) kids, which makes it harder to "break in".There was a comment above that it's more difficult to get into DA as they get older.
Why do you think that's happening? is that true?
The DA is a funnel. There are fewer spots the older you go, so the competition increases as you get older. In a perfect world, every year would be a fresh slate and DA and non-DA kids would be evaluated purely on talent, but that rarely happens. Coaches will almost always prioritize the kids they've worked with over new (non-DA) kids, which makes it harder to "break in".
I’m sure a lot of it has to do with team chemistry. It’s not a matter of keeping kids out, rather allowing you to build upon what you already have instead of having to start over every year.