If we want to talk obvious, then you must have taken the domestic coaching courses due to the spit back of "child psychology" in the same sentence as player development.
You think Brazilians, Argentinians and Italians are worrying a whole lot about child psychology when they are signing players at 11, 12 and 13 years of age and, in some cases, relocating them from home?
Are we at the level with, say, Brazilians? No. But are we creating spoiled, pampered and soft players in a comfort zone in our soccer culture? Yes.
Try taking the NSCAA Premier Course in a foreign country and see what is emphasized. Or better yet, spend a week with a foreign professional club and follow their player development patterns. Then we can chat. When you're trying to build a culture in a sport the world has mastered, then you have to be open-minded to not Americanize too much.
PLEASE, PLEASE waste my time and make me understand a little clearer each inaccurate statement because, obviously, I'm missing something.
And, thanks for mentioning that how business is conducted is more important then player development. If you don't like it, take all those upset adults with you and step aside and let the players still get what they deserve.
