Originally Posted by
Bremsstrahlung
100%. There’s a lot to be said for work ethic and motivation as you progress. You can make up for lack of technical skills, with awareness, communication and working hard during a game.
Maybe not so important early on in SAP but into older NPL Youth and seniors, technical ability only counts for so much.
Works the other way too imo.
I entered State league/NPL from inter district comps at 15, and I hope kids from inter district competitions that maybe aren’t so familiar with the SAP and NPL youth set ups can find their way if they want to/are good enough.
Edit: sorry BS, I just realised I repeated what you said haha.