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Post by 13u observer on Oct 8, 2020 10:04:11 GMT -5
I know everyone is in agreement that the big field is a separator for some of the players when they get to 90' - but what about coaches?
Are there coaches that get exposed a little bit when they get to the big field, compared to the success their teams may have had on the smaller fields?
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Post by QTip on Oct 8, 2020 12:14:16 GMT -5
I know everyone is in agreement that the big field is a separator for some of the players when they get to 90' - but what about coaches? Are there coaches that get exposed a little bit when they get to the big field, compared to the success their teams may have had on the smaller fields? I would say it’s more that the field is too big for the kids. Some kids that have had success on the smaller diamonds are struggling at 90 ft. The parents like to blame the coaches but we all know what the real problem is. It’s LiL Johnny’s size |
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Post by Travel Dad on Oct 8, 2020 12:26:33 GMT -5
Size has less to do with it than you think. There are plenty of successful players at the high school, college, and professional level than you would think. My son played at one of the best high schools in the country, and currently plays D1 and isnt even 5'9" with cleats on.
Trust me, good coaches will find a way to develop players that lack size. There are also coaches that simply cant coach on the larger diamond.
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Post by Lilguys dad on Oct 8, 2020 12:36:39 GMT -5
You can’t judge the fall results on the 90. Kids and coaches both take time to make the adjustment.
Not many times would you need a true double cut at 12u.
There are some studs who have made the transition smoother than others and there’s some kids who will take more time. Can’t put it all on the coach. If they the player want it bad enough they will put in the extra work to get where they need to be, if not they will be left behind.
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Post by Travel Dad on Oct 8, 2020 12:39:00 GMT -5
You can’t judge the fall results on the 90. Kids and coaches both take time to make the adjustment. Not many times would you need a true double cut at 12u. There are some studs who have made the transition smoother than others and there’s some kids who will take more time. Can’t put it all on the coach. If they the player want it bad enough they will put in the extra work to get where they need to be, if not they will be left behind. Exactly right! Ive seen kids at 13 and 14u get cut from their travel team and then become absolute studs in HS. |
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