Chasing "a dream "

With the stats stacked against an 8 year ever reaching the    elite level of the game are we chasing  "a dream "
I was once asked by an "academy director! ! .If I would like to take my 2 boys to Brentford academy for a trial .Having spent the last 27 years as a driver, 23 years as a class 1 HGV driver, and the last 12 years as a London cab driver . Travelling around the north circular on a Friday night for a 5.30 pm start, 2 hours training then sitting in all that traffic  again to come  back my replie was " na im alright for that"!!.
He looked at me like I was mad .But harry ,Jack , bla bla bla is going .Hope the do alright then,  I replied .The fact of the matter IS  my two are not good enough , simple as that. Why would I want to travel a four hour round trip, for six weeks , for them to tell me what I already know .At the time , & things have changed drastically you could "nick a few quid in the cab" so adding to the traffic I would also lose money by not working . . Anyway just reminded of that little bit of history ! when I read this piece below .Its a good read






http://changingthegameproject.com/does-youth-sports-get-the-math-all-wrong/












It is frustrating for coaches, too, especially those who value trying to develop players for long-term success, instead of trading tomorrow’s development for today’s win.


 Yet, at the critical ages of development, where kids need as many touches and attempts as possible, we are choosing to play competitive games that give them very few, instead of practice that will help develop technical mastery.






. Let your kids play multiple sports, and help them find their passion instead of trying to determine it for them.




http://changingthegameproject.com/does-youth-sports-get-the-math-all-wrong/