The Difference One Kid Makes

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What is your definition of a "good" soccer player? All state, All American, National team?? Seems to me that there are plenty of "good" soccer players, fewer Elite players, but no different than in the past or any other sport. It doesn't matter how much training a player receives, they need the natural ability and drive to truly become elite.

Not according to the pundits here. There is a core group that believes you have to wait until the high school years (and now after spending tens of thousands of dollars) before anyone can figure out that a kid doesn't have the requisite athleticism or drive.

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What is your definition of a "good" soccer player? All state, All American, National team?? Seems to me that there are plenty of "good" soccer players, fewer Elite players, but no different than in the past or any other sport. It doesn't matter how much training a player receives, they need the natural ability and drive to truly become elite.

The ONE KID who makes a difference on a team! Obviously!

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Not according to the pundits here. There is a core group that believes you have to wait until the high school years (and now after spending tens of thousands of dollars) before anyone can figure out that a kid doesn't have the requisite athleticism or drive.

Can you elaborate on your point here? We all know most of our kids are not ultra-elite. Do you think that is news to anyone here? Or do you simply see no value in high school athletics? Do you also believe there is no value in D3 athletics?