The principle of the Academy is the best program available for the players that want to player soccer at a higher level. Quality practices over just playing games.
Soccer has become a money making business, but the basic principle should still be about player development. The more good practices you have the better you should become; players growth would be exponential based on there talent level. I agree that the kids play too much meaningless games, and to some players the games are not as important as they should be. It’s taken for granted.
The Bridge was formed for that player wanting more than just playing games on weekends. By joining this league the Bridge has once again demonstrated they have a vision for elite player development. The Bridge took a calculated risk and I hope they get the return they deserve.
If you keep doing the same thing don’t expect a different result. People in South Carolina have been cultivated to accept second best. This attitude must change before we can achieve greatness in the state.