Recap Live Soccer Chat: High School vs. Academy Soccer
What questions do you have about a new training schedule mapped out by U.S. Soccer officials which would steer some players away from high school competition?
What price do you pay for playing soccer at a level which could lead to a college scholarship, playing professionally, and possibly playing to represent your country? Starting this fall, it could mean the opportunity to play for your high school. Earlier this month, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy announced a move that could alter the landscape of high school soccer programs around the country. The academy, which is backed by the U.S. National team, announced it is moving to a 10-month training schedule effective this fall. While the Academy said there could be some exceptions for particular players and schools, the decision means players who want to be in the U.S. Soccer development structure will not be able to play at the high …
Coach BC
10:09 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
SO, they should give up playing for there high school team so that 1 or 2 kids can make the National Team!!!! Is this really what is best for the majority of the soccer players out there??? Are they not already playing HS and then going straight into Club ball and playing mostly year round already?? This is unbelievable!! What sport is next: baseball, basketball, volleyball!!! They all have club … more ›