Developing Players, Beautiful, An Honor, An Obligation.
Based on my observations of youth soccer and futsal in Midwest and above, contrasting it with world class academies, I strongly believe that in Midwest and above:
a) Technique is significantly undertrained
b) Small group tactics are almost entirely ignored
c) Physicality is over valued
d) Systems of play (4-4-2 and such) are significantly over focused
Here, some fun and great feedback from one of the best in the world:
level ground = technique ages 7-14
level 1 = physical ages 14-17 (quick, strong)
level 2 =tactical (where, how) (yes to ages 16+, but matures much later)
level 3 = competitive, age18+, how much do I want to be successful
Love the Beautiful Game,
Ilir Lushaj