If Surf lost, then it means my rumor mill source is spot on.Still alive. Any truth to the rumor of surf losing to rising today?
How’s the 2023-24 season going?
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I think you may be onto one.Still alive. Any truth to the rumor of surf losing to rising today?
Just to clear things up. I was never referring to good solid players that may go forward or backward one day during high school. I’m referring to the obvious goats.
the ones that have stood out from 5 years old until now. Like @Carlsbad7 mentioned you guys are not understanding the type of player being discussed. I’m referring to the Sophia Smiths, the Trinity Rodman’s, the Alyssa Thompson’s . They all have the special athletic gene and there is no drop off or slowing down. They just keep getting better and faster over time. Like I said they can be counted on 1 hand.Just to clear things up. I was never referring to good solid players that may go forward or backward one day during high school. I’m referring to the obvious goats.
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Yep when you see one they can’t be missed. They are obvious from a very young age and by 14/15 they are at top of the food chain. Girls mature early. If you don’t have the goods by 14/15 you will never be a Goat. Not say you can’t improve or become a good player but these girls were born to play, naturally athletic and their work ethic is second to none. That’s why refer to them as Goats
Karlton Athletic
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Yep, the girls’ team that beat us last night had a player who’s been on the cover of Sports Illustrated apparently. She got a hat-trick.
that must be a goat
for sure.I googled girl that plays soccer on sports illustrated and this result came up. Was this the player?
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Yeah, that’s her (wasn’t sure of the policy on naming players here). The team played in those colors too, so I’m assuming it’s the team that won back to back national Futsal championships (there’s an LA Times article about her), so no shame in losing to them: they were a joy to watch, plus our boys did manage to frustrate them for long periods in both halves which was a valuable experience. They just couldn’t keep their concentration and let in soft goals towards the end of both halves.
Not sure who their two outfield boys were either, but they were legit too.
I know exactly who that is and she plays for Blues 2012. She is one of the 2012 Goats
out there that can be counted on one hand. I know her from reading the 2012 forum. I hear she plays up with u14 teams. Natural athleteFieldsofgold
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I actually do understand
soccermax2
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Not a homeschooler but am a medical professional. Home school/public school/private school have nothing to do with puberty. Biologically a young lady will change when their body tells them it’s time to do so. Some will develop at a faster pace than others, but where you do your homework has zero to do with it.
Now excessive exercise as elite players tend to do, can slow down the onset of a young girl getting their cycle. But again has nothing to do where they go to school.
Maybe Sockma was talking about that?
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Just to be clear while I do agree certain players are definitely heads and shoulders above their competition.Just to clear things up. I was never referring to good solid players that may go forward or backward one day during high school. I’m referring to the obvious goats.
I also stated that these are the type of players that should be on the USWNT, practicing with an NWSL team, or on a youth Academy team (if that was available for girls).
Playing on an age bound youth team just for wins is a waste of time for these type of players.
I agree. They need a special type of training & development. Times are changing fast and the girls game is also evolving. The clubs that can provide this type of environment for elite girls will win in the future. We are seeing many more girls go train and play with MLS boys since AT opened that door. ECNL and GA clubs need to allow their top female talent train with boys and also play with boys. The clubs that can provide that dual environment will be the winners in the future. Like I’ve mentioned before I would love for mine to play with boys so she can develop that edge but I’m not delusional like many dads I know. I’m honest to myself knowing she does not have the God given talent like some of these goats have. She will only get so far given her genes. She is still a good player that plays in ecnl, but she is not a goat. I’ll be the first one to say it and admit it. If I don’t take care of her athleticism she can easily go backwards like others have mentioned.
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Well thank you. No I don’t mind sharing, I worked in physical therapy with a specialization in sports rehab. I now have moved over into public health. More money in it but not as fun! But we got to pay for all this soccer!
Young females are more prone to ACL tears after they have started their menstrual cycle. Since women’s sports has recently grown there is not enough data to tell us exactly why. But it is being studied. The current evidence is pointing to hormones in females, the biomechanics (body movements) due to having larger hips than males. Also, females generally have lower muscle mass/strength than males. That muscle protects our joints/tendons etc. There are also some suggestions that the turf may be a problem.
The current tendency in youth sports is to play all the time. An athletic child may really enjoy it but it will show on the body at an earlier age. Many young athletes are developing tendinitis, arthritis at younger ages. Proper strength training, stretching is really important for these young athletes. Many clubs do not offer that, even for their elite teams. If you have an injury, can’t perform, then it’s on to the next kid. So it’s up to the parent to protect the child. And it’s ok to REST! We have one body for the rest of our lives. I know it’s fun & really cool to see your kid on top but we really need to look at the full picture.
Lots of GOATs when the kids are young. However, the true goats rise to the top. I think you have a healthy perspective. My dd just wanted to play against the goats and maybe catch one napping. Beating a true goat can change a player and give her the confidence that she can hang with the goats. No girls team is a team of goats in club. Let's not forget OM. I think she went first, no? I also believe some girls would never play with the boys.
Well thank you. No I don’t mind sharing, I worked in physical therapy with a specialization in sports rehab. I now have moved over into public health. More money in it but not as fun! But we got to pay for all this soccer!
Young females are more prone to ACL tears after they have started their menstrual cycle. Since women’s sports has recently grown there is not enough data to tell us exactly why. But it is being studied. The current evidence is pointing to hormones in females, the biomechanics (body movements) due to having larger hips than males. Also, females generally have lower muscle mass/strength than males. That muscle protects our joints/tendons etc. There are also some suggestions that the turf may be a problem.
The current tendency in youth sports is to play all the time. An athletic child may really enjoy it but it will show on the body at an earlier age. Many young athletes are developing tendinitis, arthritis at younger ages. Proper strength training, stretching is really important for these young athletes. Many clubs do not offer that, even for their elite teams. If you have an injury, can’t perform, then it’s on to the next kid. So it’s up to the parent to protect the child. And it’s ok to REST! We have one body for the rest of our lives. I know it’s fun & really cool to see your kid on top but we really need to look at the full picture.
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I understood his comment to mean that someone was probably overstating this player's impact and he was being a bit tongue-in-cheek