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It's all a part of Wando's ingenious plot to take over the SC soccer world. The huddle mesmerizes you, the gnats weaken you, and then we steal your wallets when you're not looking =D.

Ok, that's the best, most-needed laugh I've had all day.

To all those that have contributed to this thread,thanks for your effort and time. As much as we all need to have a sense of humor every now and then, fortunately or unfortunately i was really hoping for us to share some constructive ideas and views about "issues" that have been hard to get over on the soccer scene. However,i do realize that i did mispell the word "hurdle" so will give the benefit of doubt for that. Sometimes the change we so much desire in soccer now actually starts within ourselves and maybe it is about time to channel our various mentalities towards a common goal.Thanks again for all your input.

Touche...

Momentum and effort. There are a ton of things that have to get done and then maintained. Sometimes ya even gotta beg Al Green style.

Set and communicate your vision/goals. The big road block with starting a program is "they" want to see numbers (kids) first. I have always found that using an invitation approach gains many kids to show up.

I guess the big problem most programs face is dollars. To me money can only be gathered in "profit mode". It is a very private sector mentality that I believe gets lost or forgotten when encased in a (forgive the curse word) non profit endeavor.

On a personal level choosing where and when to get involved with your players. I have 8th graders that run warmups, pregame talk and halftime talks. Sure I would love to do the Knute Rockne, but they say exactly what I would say. I just choose to let them develop as leaders sometimes they slip up but so do I.

Modified based on some additional information.

Hurdles take many forms and have different levels of difficulty. Some hurdles are individual and some are group related. The ability to get over the hurdles requires the ability to be able to determine the difference and keep that in perspective while trying to work through and over the hurdle. In each case there is normally a set of circumstances that produce the hurdle, and then a set of circumstances/decisions that either allow you to get over the hurdle, or realize that you cannot get over the hurdle.

However, choosing a different path that doesn't require you to go over the hurdle, is a way of reaching a point further down the lane, often times with significantly less effort and drain. This different path is often made easier by circumventing some of the organizational framework that all should either strive to operate in, or strive to change.

So before you can go over the hurdle, you need to be able to recognize the hurdle, analyze the options available for getting over the hurdle, then chart the course and strive to reach it.

This thread is like the old fashion days when you got up on Sunday morning, got a cup coffee and sat down to read the Sunday comic's. Very entertaining!

Bear and coach Tim,thank you for your intriguing views. Hopefully we can get more insightful contributions like yours.

Kicker – don’t be a grouch; life is a lot more fun with a sense of humor.

There aren’t that many hurdles. Kids love to play, parents enjoy watching their kids play and coaches enjoy coaching a game they love. South Carolina has some great clubs – that are run really well.