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US Soccer Federation Position Statement for Player Development
Under-14 Boy’s and Under-15 Boy's National Development Program The following is a commentary by the current age-group National Team coaches on: (1) The balance between developing soccer players and winning matches at their particular level within the National Teams programs, and (2) How the age-group fits into the larger National Teams schematic.
Player Development in the United States U.S. Soccer believes that first and foremost youth soccer is a sport that players should experience and enjoy as a game with a focus on individual experimentation and development.
Development Stages of a youth soccer player At the early levels of youth soccer … “Kids are just getting to know the game; they’re exploring, checking things out, feeling their way into the game. They may wave to you in the middle of the game or spin around, with their arms out, at midfield because of some sudden, mysterious inspiration. They want to run, to chase, to kick, to be with their friends – and to follow the ball wherever it goes
Playing to win vs. playing to develop Also known as, “Winning vs. learning” In youth soccer circles today, an over emphasis is being placed on winning. This often results in a stifling of individual player development and on poor retention rates.
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