RSL Youth thread

[Stan Collins]

I'll start an RSL thread with this:

http://theoffsiderules.blogspot.com/2009/01/must-see-video-rsl-youth-player-gabby.html

Offside rules found this video about RSL prospect Gabby Okito. Neat video.

Real Salt Lake Youth Academy on Vimeo

And some "extra footage" here:
Real Salt Lake Youth Academy: Gabby Juggling on Vimeo

[Halasima]

He just finished his Freshman season at Yavapai College, they went 26-0 and won the National Title. Word is he chose that school to follow his other RSL Youth and Ivory Coast friend Fabrice.

[Stan Collins]

So looking it up, that's a J.C. He'll probably go one more year there and then think about going pro.

[FlashMan]

Stan, great stuff. That first video is quality stuff.

Just another kid I'd love to see make it. He's certainly go some moves.

[FCmagic01]

I take it he goes to a D-2 University?

[Halasima]

Yeah its a Junior College. Its been a little while since I talked to him, but it sounds like he had some overseas interest, but no money to go. And a lot of people were surprised he'd settle with a smaller school, when he had a lot more opportunities. I guess being with a friend means more sometimes. The kid is absolutely loaded with talent, I hear he just needs the right coach to help refine it.

[SoccerPrime]

Halasima, do you know what RSL plans to do with him? I mean, in theory, he is in their academy, are they going to sign him? He has got to be better the most of the college players RSL has drafted in the "Superdraft" over the years.