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    American High School Coaches And American Soccer

    I don't believe I said EVERYONE. I believe I said TOO MANY, which I stand by. Someone entrusted with coaching soccer should at least apply...
    Post by: osage, Jul 8, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    American High School Coaches And American Soccer

    Does anyone know if an Illinois high school soccer coach is allowed to also be a club coach?
    Post by: osage, Jul 7, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    Size of the Top 20 Clubs

    Post by: osage, Jul 7, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    Chicago Fire Academy

    Let me tell you my experience. When my son was 14, I made the mistake of paying $300 plus for him to attend a Fire Academy tryout. Before paying...
    Post by: osage, Jul 6, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    American High School Coaches And American Soccer

    We have a wealth of talented American players, but too many American coaches lack the ability to "recognize" soccer talent, the knowledge to...
    Thread by: osage, Jul 6, 2005, 21 replies, in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    Best Indoor Shoes?!

    In my opinion a Sala shoe is the best indoor soccer shoe for touch and control....
    Post by: osage, Jul 6, 2005 in forum: Soccer Boots
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    Magic Vs Sockers Fc

    I’m shocked! How could you possibly suggest that two Eagle Scouts like Mike Matkovich and John Hannan would resort to unethical practices? No...
    Post by: osage, Jul 6, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    Exercise Induced Asthma

    http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/allergies/exercise_asthma.html
    Post by: osage, Mar 30, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    Playing at a higher level?

    One point I'd like to emphasize is that no one is advocating "pushing" to make children become "better" soccer players; or that moving them to a...
    Post by: osage, Mar 24, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    Playing at a higher level?

    The key consideration to me would be your child’s current emotional and physical development. Even though he may possess the skills to play at a...
    Post by: osage, Mar 23, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    celticeire

    Celtic3 Happy to pay if I get what I pay for. The issue isn't HUSA's cost, it's its relatively low ROI. They shouldn't be charging Sockers...
    Post by: osage, Mar 22, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    celticeire

    Celtic3 You're right. It is personal. When I see clubs exploting the ambitions and hopes of young soccer players for financial gain, I take...
    Post by: osage, Mar 22, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    celticeire

    I know a like number of HUSA parents, and many more former HUSA parents, who are/were disappointed in the lack of quality coaching and development...
    Post by: osage, Mar 22, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer
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    celticeire

    Watch what HUSA's U17 and U18 teams do this year. This is the first year McElligott is coaching the U17 players. Both teams are playing in the...
    Post by: osage, Mar 21, 2005 in forum: Youth & HS Soccer