Tag Archives: youth development
“The Grand Conceit of American Soccer” or the Conceit of the Author?
The guys discuss Ken Sweda’s recent bashing of MLS, the USSF in his article on 3Four3 called “The Grand Conceit of American Soccer” where Sweda refers to MLS fans as “bamboozled” and American MLS players as “sub-par” and “soccer deficient college graduates.” Not that the article needs more views, but …
Wynalda: US Soccer Player Talent Now Outweighs US Coaching Talent
The guys discuss Eric Wynalda’s recent tweet that US Soccer talent now outweighs the ability of the coaching in this country. On The Straight Red Card.
How (Not) to Fix American Soccer: Bring an EPL Team to New York?
Brett and Derek discuss the “fixing American soccer” article by businessinsider deputy editor Nicholas Carlson which conceives of a plot to buy Wolverhampton Wanderers and move them to New York City in an effort to bring EPL football to North America–providing an example to Americans kids everywhere that playing top …
Klinsmann: US Kids Need More Playground Soccer; Galaxy Manipulate Rules?
The guys discuss Klinsmann’s recent interview with goal.com where he discusses the need for US youths to play more playground soccer on their own, rather than just organized soccer. No kidding… Also, Jason Kreis and Stevie Nicol say LA Galaxy manipulate the rules as they fill their roster. Simon Borg …
Eric Wynalda Challenges Don Garber to a MLS Duel at NSCAA
The guys discuss Eric Wynalda’s Speech at the NSCAA Convention where he takes on MLS, Freddy Adu’s age, US Soccer Youth Development, P&R, Single Table and More. On The Straight Red Card.
Its a "Good Thing" the US Women Didn’t Win the World Cup? Huh? on TSRC
Brett and Derek discuss the US Women’s loss to Japan, and Billy Witz’s article on Foxsports which said that if the US Women did win the World Cup, it would have been bad for American Soccer development in the future as it would have validated an “outdated style.” [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xSlw466cWg"]Its a …
Is the Multi-Sport Youth Athlete in US Soccer At Risk? w/ Tony Meola
The guys sit down with Former US International keeper, Tony Meola, and discuss: Ugliest US World Cup kit ever? Is the multi-sport youth athlete in US Soccer At-Risk? Tony fills us in on what he’s been up to Is a US #10 Shirt out there? Tony tells us why he …
How Highschool & College Soccer Have Changed Since the 1980s w/ Charles Dailey
The guys rap with former highschool and UNC-Greensboro assistant coach Charles Dailey About: How Juergen Sommer Became the First American GK in the Premiership Dailey’s call to Indiana University’s Jerry Yeagley Development Academies How Colleges Recruit Highschool Soccer Players Now vs the 1980s How Soccer in College and Highschool has …
Developing the "First Touch" in US Youth Soccer w/ Real Colorado’s Scott Warburton
Brett and Derek discuss how we can get better at Developing the “First Touch” in US Youth Soccer w/ Real Colorado youth coach Scott Warburton (Soccer2Square Founder). Topics include: Soccer2square and other supplemental “first touch” programs Do the British STILL have too much influence on US Soccer Youth Development and …
Why US Soccer Shouldn’t Bother Trying to Become FC Barcelona
Brett and Derek Discuss why US Soccer trying to play like Barcelona as a future goal would be a bad idea. Improve technical and tactical abilities, but lets not pretend we can become FC Barcelona. Too much blah blah blah about how we need to shoot for “becoming” Barcelona…. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGUxjerG1pE[/ame]
