Some of your points are valid but the kid who left CESA and then DA did so because his dad is a basket case who tried to control everything his son did- he was and is a great kid. All of the teams are pretty much statewide but the issue still exists that they all miss a great deal of talent-the mindset of many in this country is that if you are not a great physical specimen you cant play-they dont look at small kids with skill who understand the game. I would venture to say that if Messi had grown up here the DA and residency program wouldnt have given him a second look-a small guy with a hormone problem that caused his growth to be stunted, most U16s could probably challenge him physically but he knows the game and when to hold the ball, when to pass it and how to go to space-most of the guys he plays against are bigger, faster and stronger but his combination of skill and knowledge wins out just about every time. He showed that to Klinsmans countrymen yesterday. Like Michael Roth said "we arent a team of great players but together we are a great team"
