That was my post and I agree. Any quality coach realizes the importance of defense as does any parent that actually pays attention to the entire game and understands the concept of team sports. Just like hockey, a lot of lax goals start with a defensive stop. Then it's a nice clear or transition break that leads to a quick goal at the other end.
It's the parent that doesn't get the team concept that is the problem. You see them all over BOTC and screaming on the sidelines. They taught their kid that scoring goals is the only way to contribute. Their kid is the one that doesn't ride their defender back up the field all the way to the restraining line. Their kid is the one that lets the middies and D do all the hard work. If it can't possibly lead directly to a goal they aren't hustling. And that is the living through my child parents fault, which is tragic.
