I'm not knocking CESA or any other successful super-club program that's out there. In fact, CESA should be commended for their CAPS program, and their ability to get teams into CASL Shootout, Disney Showcase, etc.
But getting kids in front of college coaches generally starts somewhere around U-16. There are a lot of South Carolina kids out there who go on to play at the college level, who honed their skills, from U-8 to U-15, at various clubs throughout the state.
Congratulations to all of those clubs, and hats off to the talented trainers and coaches who are able to teach the necessary skills to children at such a young age. These are the men and women who build the foundation that enables the gifted (and hard-working) players to move up to the next level.
