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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSounds like new lipstick for the pig, with the pig in this case being the money hungry grubs called soccer clubs.
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It has nothing to do with schemes but rather better control of player development. The current system has not work well because it is driven by individuals who care little about the players and more about their own business survival. I for one will be happy to see a more uniform approach to player development and less focus on winning.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIt has nothing to do with schemes but rather better control of player development. The current system has not work well because it is driven by individuals who care little about the players and more about their own business survival. I for one will be happy to see a more uniform approach to player development and less focus on winning.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostExactly! Most DAP players are not going to play professionally, or on the NT. It is an opportunity to get exposure from professional players play at a high level and have it on your resume when you apply to college and hope you get some money. DAP on the girls side will be no different than the boys side.
The above poster is correct in that a girls DAP would be just the same as the current boys DAP. Until the program is extended to develop players as they mature through those critical post-high school years (yes, there is a money issue with this), DAP is not going to be able to support it's mission to develop world-class players.
"Mission: The U.S. Soccer Development Academy program provides education, resources, and support to impact everyday club environments in order to develop world-class players."
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThat would be the only reason I'd like to see DAP for girls - something not run by the clubs, standards in place, more of a focus on development, relegation for non performing clubs. etc. I just don't see it happening.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThat would be the only reason I'd like to see DAP for girls - something not run by the clubs, standards in place, more of a focus on development, relegation for non performing clubs. etc. I just don't see it happening.
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The main issue with the DAP program is it is too large. There just are not enough players at the intended level to fill the rosters. It waters it down. DAP should be for that top % that do wish to pursue soccer beyond even college. Believe it or not right now the club soccer world really doesn't provide much programing for those players.
The hope of a DAP is that it really is a total immersion into soccer but as someone noted above it is compressed into a very short window. That needs to change by starting earlier and going longer.
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Originally posted by beentheredonethat View PostThe main issue with the DAP program is it is too large. There just are not enough players at the intended level to fill the rosters. It waters it down. DAP should be for that top % that do wish to pursue soccer beyond even college. Believe it or not right now the club soccer world really doesn't provide much programing for those players.
The hope of a DAP is that it really is a total immersion into soccer but as someone noted above it is compressed into a very short window. That needs to change by starting earlier and going longer.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou totally contradict the post you are responding to with your relegation fantasy. Players can develop properly and not win. It takes a complete roster to win at any level. A weak link will always be exposed on the pitch and it's not always a simple solution to find an adequate replacement. The ECNL was supposed to be development focused, and yet all you do is post on this site pointing out deficiencies in teams, losses to the almighty NEFC and records. If anything, they should develop a closed league with unreported results so the likes of you can't play Monday morning quarterback.
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Originally posted by beentheredonethat View PostThe main issue with the DAP program is it is too large. There just are not enough players at the intended level to fill the rosters. It waters it down. DAP should be for that top % that do wish to pursue soccer beyond even college. Believe it or not right now the club soccer world really doesn't provide much programing for those players.
The hope of a DAP is that it really is a total immersion into soccer but as someone noted above it is compressed into a very short window. That needs to change by starting earlier and going longer.
Anyway, in the meantime, it makes little sense to pursue it on the women's side when they haven't even figured it all out for the men.
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