Quote Originally Posted by KITZ View Post
both of you are wrong.

Some kids need to work with kids at their level to feel comfortable to develop in their own time. Other kids need to find the best and play with and against them as that's how they develop - Win or not, score goals or not.

Every player and child is different. The trick is knowing your own child and coaches understanding what drives one kid might paralyse another and another kid might be completely bored unless they are up against it. The reason why private academies are popular is because all kids are different and sometimes it really doesn't matter where you are playing JDL some kids will want more of a challenge and small group training often provides the extra on top.
I agree with what you’re saying. I just think with grading it’s not always about the best players it’s as a coaching team identifying which boys will work beat together from a range of aspects as you mention above , along with skill, attitude etc etc ..

Private academies are popular and in a lot of cases needed for local football development. There are many to chose from offering different styles and options to suit kids of all levels

Grahame Law soccer
Jobe Wheelhouse
Clayton Zane
Perry Melon
And Gary Van Egmont is the latest one I’ve heard of all offering different options to the kids

It’s not about the trophies or social media status as some like to claim but it’s more opening options for those who chose to take them up. I assume that heir aim is to reach their own full potential whatever grade or level that maybe.

I’m tired of reading people trying to be negative and constantly pull people and or clubs down for trying to better themselves.