The developmental academy is not a developmental league...it is another scam to get money from parents. After DA is dead another fake league will be created for the next group of families that don't know any better.

I have a concussion everyday of my life...according to the hypnotic thoughts given by the test & mandatory training.

Saw on facebook a tryout tip of the day....Run, Run, Run and Run...no soccer skills needed.

Why do we have so many national championships???? We only need 1 champion not 3-4. Unify a real championship format like US Open Cup, but for Youth.

Are you prepared to deal with every situation possibly presented? Do you have several go to moves to escape pressure? If not your in big big big trouble. Start preparing now!!!!!!

I saw on facebook today a coach posting...."Dear soccer world, I am in need of a left back and a striker/goal scorer...please contact me to tryout for these positions" This was for an Under 11 team! Do not pigeonhole players to a position...teach them how to play all positions.

Dakota, my daughter, just signed Division 1 with Seattle U....how? Because she is crazy technical. Never ending process of working on individual ball skills to gain an advantage.

"CLEAR IT!" "KICK IT AWAY" The amount of clearing the ball with no thought process is a big problem in the US. There is always a pass to be made or a decision to be made that can change the game.

What soccer club should you join for your son or daughter? My answer is none. Find a coach that will develop your child not a club....a club doesn't dictate development but a coach with an understanding of what matters most will. Go find that coach within a club. Don't expect a club to provide you with the tools of success because they will fail you time and time again.

Not a fan of the DA. Development stops at the DA. The soccer pool will be marginalized & the wrong players will be selected once again.