Another thread about kids sports teams/ethics (1 Viewer)

[trogg78]

Unless there are rules that state a minimum playing time for each child you should focus on managing the game the best way you see fit.

 

[Godsbrother]

They're 5 & 6. If this was 10+, go for it. Kids at 5 & 6 are way to young. Tournaments at that age? Christ. Just got done the season with my 3-4 year olds and it was like hurding cats. They kept trying to have 3-4 year olds play a 60 minute game with proper subbing. Most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. Just to get some of them to chase the ball was enough.

People try to make it too competitive too early.

This. Why the hell are there tournaments for 5 & 6 year olds????

 

[Softballguy]

They're 5 & 6. If this was 10+, go for it. Kids at 5 & 6 are way to young. Tournaments at that age? Christ. Just got done the season with my 3-4 year olds and it was like hurding cats. They kept trying to have 3-4 year olds play a 60 minute game with proper subbing. Most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. Just to get some of them to chase the ball was enough.

People try to make it too competitive too early.

This. Why the hell are there tournaments for 5 & 6 year olds????

I think belljr answered that one for you.

 

[Alonzo Mosely]

and for what it's worth- the country of Belgium took a stance a few years' back to focus emphasis of youth soccer on technique and getting as many touches a day as possible (10k, IIRC). IIRC, they restrict the amount of games they actually play until they get older, because they found that having the young kids just play games- the way we do here in the US- doesn't really teach them as much about HOW to play.

btw- Belgium is not coincidentally in a golden generation of soccer players.

So WTF do they know?

 

[El Floppo]

and for what it's worth- the country of Belgium took a stance a few years' back to focus emphasis of youth soccer on technique and getting as many touches a day as possible (10k, IIRC). IIRC, they restrict the amount of games they actually play until they get older, because they found that having the young kids just play games- the way we do here in the US- doesn't really teach them as much about HOW to play.

btw- Belgium is not coincidentally in a golden generation of soccer players.

So WTF do they know?

how to produce a golden generation of soccer players.

and beer.

and mayo with fries.

(btw- a comma really could've been used in my OP above)

 

[Bucky86]

The coach that listens to the fans will soon be sitting with the fans. Bench the scrubs and play to WIN!

Generally the guy who coaches kids at this age is the only parent willing to do it. Sitting with the fans is probably what they want to do.

Every once and a while you get some lunatic parent that is trying to win at all cost. This is generally the guy who is reliving his life through their kid. You know, the kind of dad who talks to you about recruiting your kid, travel team, etc.

This is the line of thinking that makes the U.S. suck so much ### during the World Cup. Do you think Germany let's some shrimp 5 year old get any extra minutes when

Dieter von Metzger is 5 1/2, already 5'1, and runs a 5.25?

 

[El Floppo]

The coach that listens to the fans will soon be sitting with the fans. Bench the scrubs and play to WIN!

Generally the guy who coaches kids at this age is the only parent willing to do it. Sitting with the fans is probably what they want to do.

Every once and a while you get some lunatic parent that is trying to win at all cost. This is generally the guy who is reliving his life through their kid. You know, the kind of dad who talks to you about recruiting your kid, travel team, etc.

This is the line of thinking that makes the U.S. suck so much ### during the World Cup. Do you think Germany let's some shrimp 5 year old get any extra minutes when

Dieter von Metzger is 5 1/2, already 5'1, and runs a 5.25?

lol.

but if serious, see my post above about Belgium, the team that took us out of the WC.

there are many reasons we continue to lag behind the best in the world at soccer- u6s getting equal pt is not one of them.

 

[Quez]

The reason we suck at soccer is because most of the US has the mentality of Darryl from coming to America.

"I don't like any sport where you don't use your hands"

 

[NCCommish]

I coach boys soccer U7 (5 and 6 yo)...Next week is our tournament.

There's your problem right there.

Yep

 

[Clifford]

I coach boys soccer U7 (5 and 6 yo). It is 4 on 4 no goalies. Each team has 7 kids. During games I rotate them all in and out but tend to leave the 2 best in the most and it's no big deal as the ones not into it tend to ask out anyway. Next week is our tournament. We have 4 kids on one level (the two best plus two others who are good and really try hard) and 3 on a much lower level (lesser skills but they don't try to get better, they half ### it out there and don't even focus or pay attention or try). I'm tempted to barely sub in the lesser 3 and this is not because I'm some psycho dad who cares more about winning the tournament then letting the kids play and have fun. My reasoning is the 4 kids at the higher level really try hard, have practiced well every week, and really want to get better and be on the field. The other 3 are there because they have to be and probably won't play soccer again next fall, while I can see the other 4 continuing. So having said all that at risk of ticking off parents I guess I should stick with the same rotation and not give the better 4 even more playing time? Just looking for all angles of advice.

I am so, so, so incredibly happy my son has encouraging coaches and not someone like you. You should stop, immediately, and never coach youth soccer again. Do everyone a favor and find a hobby.

Seriously.

 

[Clifford]

I coach boys soccer U7 (5 and 6 yo)...Next week is our tournament.

There's your problem right there.

Keep the rotation the same. Nobody gives a crap about soccer. Even if this was the SuperBowl of soccer, nobody would care.

very much untrue around here. I'm appalled at some of the parents who seem to be living vicariously through our U7 team.

Good Lord that is beyond sad. I can't imagine how hollow your life must be to care who wins at U7 soccer. Our league didn't even keep score.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I've been coaching for 10 years.

I never play the scrubs especially at age 5 and 6 just setting them up for failure

Then you are not "coaching" at all. 5 and 6 year olds need to be developed, not benched as "scrubs".Jeesh

You can see natural talent by the age of 5. They either have it, or they don't.

I've been head recruiter for our 6U travel team the last 5 years. It's easy to spot talent that young and who will get recruited heavy.

 

[Clifford]

I coach boys soccer U7 (5 and 6 yo). It is 4 on 4 no goalies. Each team has 7 kids. During games I rotate them all in and out but tend to leave the 2 best in the most and it's no big deal as the ones not into it tend to ask out anyway. Next week is our tournament. We have 4 kids on one level (the two best plus two others who are good and really try hard) and 3 on a much lower level (lesser skills but they don't try to get better, they half ### it out there and don't even focus or pay attention or try). I'm tempted to barely sub in the lesser 3 and this is not because I'm some psycho dad who cares more about winning the tournament then letting the kids play and have fun. My reasoning is the 4 kids at the higher level really try hard, have practiced well every week, and really want to get better and be on the field. The other 3 are there because they have to be and probably won't play soccer again next fall, while I can see the other 4 continuing. So having said all that at risk of ticking off parents I guess I should stick with the same rotation and not give the better 4 even more playing time? Just looking for all angles of advice.

I am so, so, so incredibly happy my son has encouraging coaches and not someone like you. You should stop, immediately, and never coach youth soccer again. Do everyone a favor and find a hobby.

Seriously.

Was OP fishing, cause if so

 

[belljr]

Not sure if the OP was ....

 

[heckmanm]

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