Yes the one forward is a prototypical built forward. Would like to see her used differently up top. I do believe I recall the other forward with some slippery footwork. We will have to disagree on the passing. Yet, it appears I have a smaller sample size when watching them. Though what I have seen supports my observations. Teams and coaches do change their style a bit for tactical purposes. Not sure if they do that or not. I do agree with you on their defensive scheme.
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Notafanoftsnkings
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Therein lies the problem. His players just get bigger and faster. They'll improve with control, but their soccer IQ will not be better. The defense will not play better. There are coaches out there who think my bigger faster 11 will beat your 11. There's no strategy nor contingency plan for what if situations. Watch as many games as you'd like for quakes 05 and you'll see that they play the same way, winning or losing. The only thing he does differently is move that tricky player around to perceived weak spots of the opponent.
Obviously you are not a fan of Quakes and Deza. And, I would probably agree with you they more than likely play the same way each time with some player positional changes. Do you think most teams play to their style game in and game out? And, just change players around? Not referring to full formations like going from a 4-3-3 to a 4-4-2.
Notafanoftsnkings
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I'm not a fan of deza or coaches like deza because they do our girls a disservice. The quakes have good teams. Still, It's incumbent on these coaches to teach these young ladies how to play. It's more important than wins and losses at this stage. So coaches like that get these players with all the potential in the world, and they squander it. The coaches pride and vanity makes them focus on wins and losses more than developing the players. I do also understand that as a professional coach you also need to earn a living and that's supported by wins and losses. I suggested they should do both, earn a living and teach them how to play. So, they will get big fast players and overpower the opponents and win games. A coach of 9-12 yo girls can adopt that strategy and become quite successful. Once the girls start growing that dynamic changes, and the girls have to be re assessed. They can compensate for lets say lack of speed etc when they get older if at 9-12 the big and fast girls were taught how to play at that age. So deza has been in this arena for quite some time I am lead to believe and has a great rep as a coach. He has made no attempt to learn how to teach his girls how to play. The same way they played last year is the same way they will play every year going forward. Anyone watching those girls play should be offended at their evolution. Mark you, he isnt the only coach that does this, and i only mention deza in the general sense of coaches that does this.
I am not sure what you mean by this, so could you plz clarify?: Do you think most teams play to their style game in and game out? And, just change players around? Not referring to full formations like going from a 4-3-3 to a 4-4-2.
To clarify my questions. Teams play a particular brand of futbol. Barcelona plays Tiki Taka, Leicester City plays the typical old style English game, etc...So, do you think teams stick to their particular style of play on a consistent basis (game in and game out)? And, just move players around? And, not changing their natural formation.
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Notafanoftsnkings
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Oh, got it. must qualify that i am no official expert. Here is my observational perspective: I have watched the evolution of soccer since the 1970 until now, and its quite interesting/fascinating. I prefer tiki taka when thinking about what I consider best now. Not sure how old you are, but i remember when defensive players and goalies never needed to be very technically (meaning great footwork) talented. The defenders we fast, smart and aggressive. the goalies were hardly ever technical, and would kick the ball from the box to a gamble 50/50 up front. They never built from the back. Watching soccer in those days, depending on what continent you were on, I never imagine there was a better way to play. It was still enjoyable, and an amazing sport to watch and play. so I think this was the english style with mostly long balls played several yards forward. Most team i observed then played 4-2-4. Thats funny now because no on would dare play that formation in this day and age. fast forward to now and there is tiki taka, and its way more beautiful and effective to me than the english style of play. So i am back to the point where I feel there is no better way to play. lets see how the game changes in the next 30-40 years.
To answer your question, yes. I think teams stick to their particular style of playing and move people around based on the opponents strengths and weaknesses. I am in favor of our players now, both male and female, to play tiki taka or possession style soccer because it requires better, more disciplined, smarter players to play it. So we teach these player how to control and pass, move with and without the ball, technical ability ie possession. That game will easily translate into playing long ball or english style. I would suggest it more difficult to do the other way around. I compare possession to using a fillet knife, and long ball english style to using a machete. Both gets the job done, but the process and end result is cleaner with one vs the other.
Our daughters face an uphill climb already in a male favored sport, like most other sports. That is why I am agitated and appalled watching these games when we pay money to have people coach our daughters, and they short change them by not teaching them how to play. If she has potential and ambition, we would hope that the coaches will help her realize those dreams if possible... and not just see them as an easy way to get paid. As always I look forward to your comments and/or concerns.
Notafanoftsnkings
BRONZE
exhibit A. a defender with skills second to non.
I like watching Marcelo, but not the best at actually defending, maybe the best attacking defender to link up with midefield/forward line. Much like the player he replaced Roberto Carlos. They are cut from the same cloth.
Notafanoftsnkings
BRONZE
I agree, decades ago someone like him would have been playing forward or being a major attacking player.. Not defense.
Being a defender myself I like defensive players who are truly good at both, but don't have to be the best at just one. If we are talking about outside defenders I think of Philip Lahm as an example. A prolific attacking defender and who could truly defend.
Notafanoftsnkings
BRONZE
It's just the evolution of the game. You have to be skillful at every position. It's not longer acceptable to be less skillful just because you're a defender or goalie to a lesser extent. It is beautiful to watch.
From the Spot
SILVER
Any word on DA coaching changes for next season as the girls move up to U-15?
It’s mid season....doubtful you’ll hear about changes yet.
I think you need to look at coaching changes across all of the aspects of a club. Not just DA to get the real picture.
Earlier thread mentioned the DA director at Surf is gone.
There have been some changes at OC Surf (not on the DA side. But on DPL and F1).
Pats is re-organizing how they do things in OC and will have some coaching changes.
Haven't heard any Blues chatter lately. I think the big question there is "Will they keep DA and ECNL? If not, which one do they stick with?"
And how will ECNL impact things again this year? Will DA make any sweeping changes to try and combat ECNL?
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Matchups:
There are two matches this weekend that catch my attention.
Thorns vs Quakes
-Obviously the battle of NorCal. Just not bragging rights but an internal feud. Accusations and propaganda. Thorns took the first round. Will they grab the second? Can’t wait to see the film.
Surf vs Blues
-Both clubs have a long history of success and competitive matches. Despite a series of mixed results I can see these teams dropping the gauntlet and letting it fly.
There are two matches this weekend that catch my attention.
Thorns vs Quakes
-Obviously the battle of NorCal. Just not bragging rights but an internal feud. Accusations and propaganda. Thorns took the first round. Will they grab the second? Can’t wait to see the film.
Surf vs Blues
-Both clubs have a long history of success and competitive matches. Despite a series of mixed results I can see these teams dropping the gauntlet and letting it fly.
gotothebushes
GOLD
Thorns vs Quakes will be a solid game. Both teams have good players and they all know each other pretty well. Win or lost you’ll see a really good soccer game. Good luck to both teams. Hopefully parents can all behave themselves. With not playing a game in 2 months so this will be a good test for both teams.
Yup, rusty armor.
Notafanoftsnkings
BRONZE
Quakes played last weekend and killed lamorinda... Maybe this game will be a bit tougher for them.
I’m sure it will. My money is on Thorns.
Notafanoftsnkings
BRONZE
Why thorns? Have you seen them by chance?