In a recent blog, I floated the idea of creating two separate development programs in Canadian soccer - recreational and high performance. This blog will focus on how a national high performance league can be created in Canada at the club and academy level, and in which provinces it should first be implemented. ...more
The hiring of Ryan Nelsen will define Kevin Payne's tenure as president of Toronto FC. As TSN's Jason deVos writes, if Nelsen succeeds, Payne will be hailed as a leader who turned a vision into reality. But if Nelsen fails, then he will carry the blame for making the most bizarre coaching appointment in the history of MLS. ...more
I have to admit, the holiday season was good to me. For the first time in a long time, I was able to completely shut myself off from the soccer world and relax with family and friends. This relaxed state of mind also provided me with a chance to catch up on some long-overdue reading. One topic that repeatedly came up was the effect that the 'recreational mentality' has on youth soccer in North America. ...more
As the year comes to an end, we take time to reflect on the year that has passed and plan ahead for the year to come. For Canadian soccer, 2012 has seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Looking ahead to 2013, here is my holiday wish list. ...more
There will be plenty of naysayers about the appointment of Tony Fonseca as the new Technical Director for Canadian soccer but his blend of overseas experience and Canadian know-how could be just what the CSA needs right now to turn the game in the right direction. TSN's Jason deVos has more. ...more
After Canada's embarrassing 8-1 defeat to Honduras in World Cup qualifying, Canadian soccer is in desperate need of some tough love. So here it comes. We, as a nation, do a terrible job of developing soccer players. TSN Soccer analyst Jason deVos explains. ...more
Like many house league teams across the country, my daughter's team plays a schedule of games with little - if any - time to practice. It is less-than-ideal, because the vast majority of learning takes place in practice, not games. Jason deVos writes. ...more
In order to change the culture of soccer in our country, parents must first and foremost understand that the process of developing young soccer players doesn't lie solely in the win column. TSN's Jason de Vos has more. ...more
There have been a number of articles published recently, questioning the logic behind the Canadian Soccer Association’s Long-Term Player Development program (LTPD). What these critics fail to understand is that LTPD actually promotes the teaching of winning and losing when kids are emotionally and psychologically mature enough to understand the concepts. ...more
The English Football Association has recently made changes to the delivery of youth football across its country. The changes, which are aimed at providing young players with the appropriate environment in which to learn the game, will result in players getting more touches on the ball and being more involved in the game. ...more
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