College soccer to pro soccer?

gointhruaphase
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:53:16 +0000

MTB,

It is tough to tell someone they are too late without seeing them play or knowing where they hale from. So, I will give you these thoughts.

Yes, around these parts, boys are told that they won’t make the high school team if they haven’t played club. The skill of some of these kids really is extraordinary. The exception is the keepers, as boys with talent can pick up those skills a little easier than the field players. If he has extreme speed, that could compensate for a lack of other field skills.

The newest wave in our area is academy, and if your son is talented enough to play academy, he is not permitted to play for his high school. The reason given is that the coaching at the high school level tends to be lesser quality and could detract from the boys’ development.

You might be surprised about the clubs that are willing to give a private tryout. Many are looking for quality players even after the rosters are “set.”