And this pattern of success.......to me is what Roy of the Rovers was alluding to when addressing what ails youth soccer in America.
Our culture isn't so much about right or wrong, or development......so much as it is about copycatting success. If it works for CASL or the Texans, it must be right, right?
I've had more people recite the party line to me.....and I have too.....that if your kid is going to play at "the next level"....there is a path...a recipe....that you have to follow. Club, with all the right tournaments.....R3PL....
ODP.....region team or at least pool.....US Club or Super Y in the summer, etc.
Heck!!!! What happened to.....the kid can really play!! 'Cause if your kid can really play and if you are creative enough and willing to do a little on your own.....
there will be a roster spot for them somewhere.
