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I started coaching when my son was 9. He's now in u18 and coached by someone else. This is not really my point, but along they way, when I was coaching I met many opposing coaches and players. I got to know them, even became friends with some. Most hung around until u16, then in u17 and u18 they...

Through my years on the pitch, I have noticed a serious oversight in our development of micro players. As per BC Soccer LTD all kids should play in various positions with each given equal time. I am not talking about u12-u18. Im talking at u7 and up development programs. In u5 I coached 3...

Dark theme looks good. Now for a member drive! :)

Went to look at the standings..

U16 div 2. 2-1L. Game was delayed by 1/2 hour due to lights not firing up. So our 45 min early for warmup became 1 hr 15. The game was even. They were able to capitalize on 2 rebounds. And our RM was yelliw carded 2x for the red. My son scored a great far post goal from the left of the 18...

How did everyone do? 0-0 tie. Good, clean, even game.

How did everyone fare this weekend? For my u16 team we traveled that dreaded highway out to Chilliwack. LOL We played them for the 3rd time this year since labor day. We beat them 2x, but this weekend they beat us down 4-0. My boys looked liked they were totally confused. I'm not sure what to...

This past weekend our Striker was out with a hurt foot. He is very fast and, probably one of the fastest kids around, so usually we play with one striker and put more emphasis on defense. We were not afforded that opportunity this weekend. We started the first game by plugging some wingers in...

What would you rather: A) A coach who is friendly, the kids have a good time, but they don't really learn anything technical. Just laid back practices. Your child has lot's of friends. Over a year no real progress was made. B) A coach that teaches the all of basic skills, but is not laid back...

Regardless of level, House to Development, what is your stance on playing time? I remember when my son was 9, he was put on a silver team, and his coach said he would not get more than 10 minutes per game. Of course I pulled him, and then ended up coaching him myself, and now he's u16 div 2...

I was wondering what your stance is on changing a player after selection and registration has taken place. Player 1 is dedicated. Shows up to practices and games. Rarely misses. Player 2 is a new registration but is clearly better. But there is no history with the player. Select or...

Poll. I think so. Diego Maradona urges 'retired' Lionel Messi to carry on with Argentina

Matildas lose 7-0 in friendly against Newcastle Jets U15 side | smh.com.au Is it a matter of athletic ability or that the boys train full time and the women dont? Is this type of result expected? The women are ranked #5 in the world. I coach u15 and some of my players are over 6ft already...

My son played his first game yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed it. On the teams there are a nice mix of all levels. The game is 8v8 and the pace is high. I can only imagine this helping the lower level players improve as they play with Metro level talent. Plus the teams are all balanced well...

I have come across this issue on my u15 team. A player gets a poor report card at school. The parent removes the player without any prior notice. 1. Do you agree with this approach? Punishing poor academic performance by taking away physical activity? My stance is that both are equally...

What are the results? There arent any listed for u15. Every other year they were posted as the final was completed. Thanks.

First and foremost I feel that in a round robin tournameny that W/L record should be the tie breaker if teams have the same amount of points. For example: 3-1-1 should outweigh 2-2-1. Head to head should only factor in if both teams have identical records. There are several instances this...

Looks like the SMSA is looking for a new district registrar. Do you have what it takes? Surrey Metro Soccer Association is looking for a District Registrar. DISTRICT REGISTRAR JOB DESCRIPTION NOTE: This is a Non-Voting Position on the Surrey Metro Soccer Association (SMSA) Board. You...

Talked to a few people today. Was able to confirm a few rumours that have been posted on here over the last bit. 1. BC Soccer has requested the merging of the SMSA with Coastal, ND, Surdel, Tsawwassen / Lander, etc into a new district. Whether its in place for this fall who knows, but BC...

Considering all that went down late last summer regarding CCB, et al, I was wondering if anyone had any inside information on what they are planning to do with Spring/Summer Soccer? They had vowed to start a spring league. There was a lot of concern over their grouping of BC Soccer approved...