stlsoccertalk

Talking local soccer and asking the real questions

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Will we always have the parents that are chasing something they aren’t even sure exists? Moving from one team to another thinking it’s proper because “my kid is better”

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John Hackworth, former 🇺🇸 U17 coach, on his experience coaching his son's youth team in 2012:

"In between games, I had a mom go ballistic on me because her son didn't start in the game ... I do think it's commonplace in this country, and the reality is that it is problematic."

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@KansascitySG Turf fields……?

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This #usmnt situation is classic youth sports drama. What are we allowing to be done and how far are we willing to bend? Parents quit trying to pave the way for your child. Let them discover their path even if it has obstacles along the way. Be supportive not a dictator

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@jcoreysmith @ECNLgirls Don’t forget toasted raviolis

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@jcoreysmith @ECNLgirls While that is a stat that everyone likes to share, it doesn’t reflect the true demographic as that pertains only to the city of St. Louis. This would be the county. Two totally different areas.

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Passion is not an excuse to act like an idiot.
Often times coaches or parents who act in an aggressive manner or overbearing are labeled as passionate.
Don’t mix passion with behavior issues

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So often this is the mentality of parents choosing their own interests over their child’s. Well said @_ToddBeane

[Todd Beane @_ToddBeane]

PARENTS

Please do not chase winning teams thinking you are serving your child best.

If your child is in a challenging and supportive environment where the coach promotes learning and joy, dig in and celebrate. #TOVO

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@STLDevAcademy @lakestlmom How exactly?

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@scottjmcrae26 So you’re saying you could’ve come away with the same results?

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@MichaelPreusse3 It’s different if those 17, 17, and 18th player only give a 5 min break instead of playing the whole game

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Question:
Those clubs that bring in higher players for events like state cup that haven’t been playing with the team all year, how do those kids or parents feel being displaced? That must be a gut punch

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@helms99 Often

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@maeckert True but I believe the players have to be listed as primary on the roster

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@robw2761 How about those players being lured away to go on a travel tournament a plane ride away at U9 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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@Stc2020FC Is this a thing where we post each season people are staying?

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Much higher than I expected

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Great time for a poll
With tryout time on the horizon what are your plans for next year? Staying where you are or looking around?

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Question for all you coaches out there… Do you argue with refs because you want to be right? Or do you argue with refs because you want them to be wrong?

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@Hutchincs @slysaleague @QuincyUnitedSC @KirkwoodUnited @MoRushSoccer @MOyouthSoccer @MetroSTLSoccer For the love of god man are you serious with this?