re: Alabama Board Coronavirus Thread

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I'm under the impression is more important to practice than play travel soccer esp. at younger ages.

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Free play is probably the most important. I started a program in my area a few years ago for free play no coaching. Every now and then I to run a parent off or coach off. We go once week during the fall and spring season and am I getting around 200+ each time. The kids have a blast and the parents have to sit back and just watch. Over half the kids are Hispanic which free play is how so many other countries develop their players.

In regards to practice to be honest, especially at the younger ages we over coach in this country.