This blog is Inspired by the U6 Princess Rockstar Soccer Team. I met them this fall when I reluctantly became their assistant coach. My hesitation was not for lack of love for the game, but rather lack of confidence in my coaching abilities. I have found the experience energizing as well as immensely enjoyable. I hope that the content of this blog will inspire potential coaches to come forward and volunteer, as well as provide support and direction to those who have already signed on.
Monday 3 February 2014
Development Teams
Our league has recently started pulling players in the U8 age group to form an elite team. This team will benefit from increased practicing opportunities with some of the league's top coaches. At first I thought it was a bit early to be ranking the players and giving some more opportunities than others. Then I read this article, and it would seem that the pressure is on to develop skilled players if we are to one day compete with the rest of the world.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/06/magazine/06Soccer-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
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