I'm at an academy setup where the players are great, but the constant problem is availability of coaching to adequately allow players to improve their ability. My son improved because the other teams were really good and applied pressure and don't allow for mistakes in any situation. As a result, my son's touches are great because this was always his strength and drills are good, but his decision making has not really improved and his tactical improvement is negligible. He did have an injury and it was nagging for a while, and I think that didn't help.
So here's where I find myself - part of a great organization, with great players around, but the truth is I don't see my son really improving. The reality is I have to believe that it is him mainly and not external factors, because if we don't look introspectively at these situations we wind up moving our kid around to the next situation because it's someone else's fault. But I ask myself - what is another situation? I don't want to play for another club, which costs more, the parents are annoying and all think their kids are superstars, the travel is the same, it's hard to get players, not all players are serious as where we are now. If there is decision on USSDA next year maybe that's where we find our fate - he makes it or doesn't. I'm fine with either, but I still ask myself. Do I go find a futsal league close to home so he can develop? We're already doing extra training with a great coach, but not enough of it. Also noting that my son has grown wider but not taller, which is part of the growth pattern I've seen in other kids, and there are growing pains I saw my daughter endure. I file this all under development too. Thanks.