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AddisonFootball wrote:Other than Solar Red, are there any 03 teams that play possession football? Do any of the teams actively pursue the technically-minded players that want to knock it around?
I think all teams would like to play possession and will practice it during practices. However, when most teams get in games, all of that practice goes out the window and it's kickball.
Remember, in order to play possession, all it takes is ONE person to have a poor touch and all of that work holding the ball and building up the play is gone. Plus, it is MUCH more simple and efficient to simply not worry about possession and bypass the midfield altogether. This way, a team only has to rely on a few players (fast forward/sweeper/outside mids).
It is a shame that the pitches are as big as they are and that the kids are having to play 11v11 at this age, but that is for a different topic.
The reality is, is that there are quite a few girls, when combined, could probably easily compete with SRSA. Unfortunately, they are dispersed among other teams. Until that day, I think SRSA is safe at the top.
If you are looking for a team that tries to play possession, going out to their practices will probably not be enough. Guest play and during the last couple of games, try to check out the teams you are interested in. See what the team ACTUALLY plays like, rather than just how they practice. What you might be looking for, are teams that both practice AND play possession, even if it is to their possible detriment: meaning forgoing longball opportunities, in order to try to keep to their philosophy.
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It is frustrating in that it retards the development of the kids who are wired to play that way.
I/we aren't looking (we have a good situation) - I'm more just curious as to the overall coaching climate.
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I agree with the parents comments above. If you want a possession style team, find a group parents who played club, college soccer or even have older kids who have been through the process and understand the game. The parents who don't get it are the problem.
I know of a U-6 boys team that is being built on this concept that connects more passes than most U-11 teams I have seen. And they have the crappiest coach ever who doesn't have a clue what he is doing
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Coach&Ref wrote:AddisonFootball wrote:Other than Solar Red, are there any 03 teams that play possession football? Do any of the teams actively pursue the technically-minded players that want to knock it around?
I think all teams would like to play possession and will practice it during practices. However, when most teams get in games, all of that practice goes out the window and it's kickball.
I agree. Some of teams I see in PPL obviously are practicing possession soccer because you will see the girls play nice soccer for a few minutes at a time. But when they get pinned back for a short spell or give a ball away too easily they boot the ball. After one girl does it, the booting of the ball seems contagious.
I know soccer is different from our traditional sports where coaches can call time outs, set up plays and/or just come the players down. That's why it does take an entire team "culture" to make it work. Girls have to feel secure playing that style. That comes from coaches emphasizing the type of soccer being played over the results. It also comes from parents accepting the growing pains that come when you focus on development rather than winning.
So, yes, other teams are being taught possession soccer, but Solar Red is the one '03 team that uses it consistently and wins consistently.
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Coach&Ref wrote:AddisonFootball wrote:Other than Solar Red, are there any 03 teams that play possession football? Do any of the teams actively pursue the technically-minded players that want to knock it around?
I think all teams would like to play possession and will practice it during practices. However, when most teams get in games, all of that practice goes out the window and it's kickball.
Remember, in order to play possession, all it takes is ONE person to have a poor touch and all of that work holding the ball and building up the play is gone. Plus, it is MUCH more simple and efficient to simply not worry about possession and bypass the midfield altogether. This way, a team only has to rely on a few players (fast forward/sweeper/outside mids).
It is a shame that the pitches are as big as they are and that the kids are having to play 11v11 at this age, but that is for a different topic.
The reality is, is that there are quite a few girls, when combined, could probably easily compete with SRSA. Unfortunately, they are dispersed among other teams. Until that day, I think SRSA is safe at the top.
If you are looking for a team that tries to play possession, going out to their practices will probably not be enough. Guest play and during the last couple of games, try to check out the teams you are interested in. See what the team ACTUALLY plays like, rather than just how they practice. What you might be looking for, are teams that both practice AND play possession, even if it is to their possible detriment: meaning forgoing longball opportunities, in order to try to keep to their philosophy.
Well said C&R, at this young age it is very risky to play posession ball as that one mistake can easily lead to an unfortunate goal. As such, unless you have great confidence or dont worry about losing , it is far easier and less risky to play kickball.
The pressure of not making a mistake that leads to giving up a goal and a loss that affects teams ranking, position etc is just too great.
The only way to change would be to make wins/losses meaningless (which of course is delirious in the system we have).
SRSA have been able to transcend this problem as they play on a different level and know that they can overcome any deficit. Kudos to them.
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