I'm curious to know people's opinions on how the kids in Maryland stack up nationally. I see a lot of FCA, Madlax and Crabs kids at the older grades committing to high level schools. Can we expect that the kids who are stand outs among the local clubs to do the same? My observation through the last year is that there seems to be a ton of talent these days nationally, perhaps more so than even just a few years ago.
Yes, local players make up a much smaller percentage of the top 10-20 starting rosters or D1 AA lists than in the past. Athletes are bigger and faster and the game is less parochial than before. You will see more Mid-Atlantic (MIAA) kids on a percentage basis at the starting keeper and attack positions than midfield and D as the the latter positions are dominated by the tall and fast athletes less dependent on lax IQ and years of experience.
It also doesn’t help that these days a number of club coaches are more about their ‘brand’ then the kids they coach. Look at 91MD. That guy never misses a chance to promote himself. It’s all about look at me when I played 20 years ago instead of look at the kids I coach.
MM is ALWAYS shopping positions to upgrade. No loyalty or development to the players he chooses each year. If he can replace a player tomorrow(literally) with a better, more athletic player he will. He will use that players dues to make it more cost effective for an out of state players commute. That is how the team was built and why there has been so much turn-over. Its all about the wins and "look at how awesome of a coach I am for winning". Then posts a big old team selfie where his block head covers half the team. Parents and players that get away from that guy live a much happier, less complicated life afterwards. #family #development #BS
