True, a quality club with a quality trainer are prime ingredients to becoming successful. A kid who wants to excel must take it a step further; individual soccer training coupled with individual physical training in addition to club training gives a kid an opportunity to become exceptional and separate themselves from mediocrity. High school or club ball alone "won't get it".
And, really it all starts with a kid's desire - if a kid wants to do it, there won't be any "sacrifices" as they become an exceptional soccer player...
