I agree with you....that the average soccer player in this country doesn't work as hard as the average soccer player in a "soccer" country.
Thats why.....I believe the 10 month Academy is a good thing for the top player. Kids will develop better when they are training with and against kids who work just as hard as they do. And you are right...the average player here doesn't work hard enough at improving his game.
Also agree that many of our best athletes never seriously consider soccer. But thats not a reason not to try and focus on what we do have.
