How do you approach coaching an elite athlete who is more skilled than the rest of their team? Nick reminds us that development is not a straight line, and there are a lot of ways to help high-level athletes grow within your environment. Nick then offers his tips on helping top players get recruited and transitioning them to the college and pro game. 

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Keywords: youth soccer, player development, coaching, college soccer, leadership, transition, sports psychology, youth sports, competitive sports, parental guidance