Just plain don't understand the concept behind the Academy (or refuse to accept the value of it)
.......or do understand the concept behind the Academy and feel that:
1. There's more to life than my kids soccer 8 days a week.
2. The money tree in the backyard is a little bare these days due to this great economy we are currently living in.
Seriously, as much as I am a proponent of the Academy I believe without a doubt there are kids out there who are better soccer players - with more God given talent and better work ethics - probably playing on a challenge club than kids currently rostered on some of the Academy teams.
Why? Their parents work life and home life do not allow the committment it takes (not to mention financial committment)to play Academy ball.
