So is DA more about winning or player development? They must win games to attract/keep the elite players, correct? Will parents pay the big bucks if their player on a losing side? In the USA, there is conflict with player development vs. winning. Clubs/coaches preach player development but mostly they’re out to win. Size and speed trumps ball skills with most coaches (would Messi make a DA squad at 14 yo) and add club ball (it’s about making money) and the best athletes (where’s the money?) don’t play soccer in the US. So why all the fuss over HS soccer and is HS soccer really the problem with player development in the US.
