Rev's DAP news 2011-2012

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  1. MrSangster

    MrSangster Member

    Feb 16, 1999
    Duxbury,MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Time for a new season and a new crop of academy players


    http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/08/2011-12-youth-squads-announced

    In total, 40 players from the New England region were selected for the Revolution’s youth squads, 19 for the under-18 team and 21 for the under-16 team. Scales and his staff added 18 new players, including seven U18s and 11 U16 players

    Declan McCabe has been selected for the USMNT residency camp in Bradenton, Florida.
     
  2. cml1394

    cml1394 Member

    Apr 5, 2010
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I know Colin Sweeney, Jack Hilger, and Diego but of course everyone now knows Diego now.

    Colin is very, very, fast, and he's a good dribbler too. He's listed as a defender but he's actually a winger. I don't think he'll ever be good enough for the pro's though, but you never know.

    Jack is a good all-around midfielder with good skill and dribbling ability and a great shot from distance as well. Jack was already doing scissors and crazy 1 v 1 moves when we were like 8, and I have higher hopes for him than Colin. I'm not entirely sure if he'll make it, but I always claimed Diego was overrated when I used to play against him so I'm obviously not the best at evaluating potential. He definitely has at least a chance.
     
  3. amacker88

    amacker88 Member

    Dec 15, 2005
    Do these kids play for their High School teams in the fall?
     
  4. cml1394

    cml1394 Member

    Apr 5, 2010
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    Some choose not to, but they can if they want to.
     
  5. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
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  6. Coolwhip

    Coolwhip Member

    Jun 27, 2010
    MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  7. firstshirt

    firstshirt Member+

    Bayern München
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    Mar 1, 2000
    Ellington, CT / NK, RI
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    New England Revolution
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    20 Derek Blanchette* D 5-2 02/03/1997 Hope, RI Blackwatch Premier
    a 5'2 defender?
     
  8. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
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    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
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    New England Revolution
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    United States
    He is only 14 ... could still grow.
     
  9. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My understanding is the Rev's still hold his MLS rights when he decides to turn pro, but that is probably still two years away.
     
  10. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
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    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
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    United States
  11. Coolwhip

    Coolwhip Member

    Jun 27, 2010
    MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yea, I wasn't questioning his Rev's connection, I was questioning if he was good enough for MLS.
     
  12. Jon Martin

    Jon Martin Member+

    Apr 25, 2000
    SE Mass
    His sister was a really strong player as well, and was of the same build. I don't think he's going to get a lot bigger.
     
  13. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
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    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
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    United States
    Thanks Jon ... I was just figuring that he's not fully grown since he's still 14.
     
  14. cml1394

    cml1394 Member

    Apr 5, 2010
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    United States
    Unless he is absolutely jacked, there is no way he can ever play as a defender in any professional league unless he grows to 5'6 at a minimum. If he can play as a winger, that would be a little better, but still pretty iffy.
     
  15. Argyle

    Argyle Member

    Jan 31, 2002
    Plymouth, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    As the father of a 5" tall 14-year-old who played defense, I think youth coaches sometimes have different tactical approaches than pro coaches. Speed is often a bigger assets than size at that level.
     
  16. Kraft Out

    Kraft Out Member+

    Aug 2, 2010
    Boston
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    that is because speed bails out bad payers
     
  17. Kraft Out

    Kraft Out Member+

    Aug 2, 2010
    Boston
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    He is 14. Are you serious? I can't tell.
     
  18. Jon Martin

    Jon Martin Member+

    Apr 25, 2000
    SE Mass
    I think it's also because set plays are less of a factor, and the games are called more tightly than pro games.
     
  19. cml1394

    cml1394 Member

    Apr 5, 2010
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    United States
    True but the ultimate goal of youth academies are to develop these players into potential first teamers, so players shouldn't be playing in positions they couldn't play at the pro level if they make it that far.
     
  20. cml1394

    cml1394 Member

    Apr 5, 2010
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    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I reached my full height at 15, and a lot of my friends were pretty close by then too. He'll likely only tack on a couple inches max.
     
  21. Argyle

    Argyle Member

    Jan 31, 2002
    Plymouth, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not sure about the second part of that sentence. The older refs usually call it pretty tight, but the younger ones often forget they have a whistle.
     
  22. Argyle

    Argyle Member

    Jan 31, 2002
    Plymouth, MA
    Club:
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    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not so sure about that. I think you'll find many players shift positions as they get older.
     
  23. Jon Martin

    Jon Martin Member+

    Apr 25, 2000
    SE Mass
    Completely agree.
     
  24. cml1394

    cml1394 Member

    Apr 5, 2010
    Club:
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    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So why not train them in the position they're best suited for at a younger age?
     
  25. NERhooligan

    NERhooligan Member

    Aug 21, 2011
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    F*ck lets sign her. I'm sure shed be a better investment then whatever move the FO is going to make next.
     

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