Comments for InsideSoccer WEB EDITION

Comment on Safe 2010 World Cup, The Debate Goes On by amos

amos — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:15:13 +0000

Mr. Ojo I am an African who was born in South Africa. This article is my proof that we africans are unique and smarter than what the rest of the world thinks. Perhaps it even proofs that we are smarter than the rest of the world. God bless you sir.

Comment on 1st Toronto International Futsal Tourney On Its Way In 2010 by danielle barnett

danielle barnett — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:32:22 +0000

we have an overtime 2 year undefeated U18 girls soccer team thats been together for 3 or more years that are interested in this tournament, from brantford.. what more teams are going to be there? this would be an awesome reach out for myself and the other girls on our team!

Comment on Higher Learning by JeffV

JeffV — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:13:59 +0000

Good article.

Both of my children engage with SAAC in their inaugural year; my son was 16 and my daughter was 11. Although at the time I felt the need to try something new in order to improve my Son’s experience with the game, I had no idea my daughter would benefit as much as she has.

The SAAC emphasis on training, technical, and fitness through certified international accredited coaches is a formula that simply works. Players with potential have a tremendous opportunity to improve their skills at a pace appropriate with their physical capabilities. Age and gender confined boundaries are removed leaving players with the ability move to a suitable developmental level. I can’t say there has been a time when either child returned home with a facial expression other than a smile.

Comment on Quo Vidas by Alfons

Alfons — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:44:18 +0000

Great story Bob!

Comment on Not Good Enough by Edwin Saraccini

Edwin Saraccini — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:24:54 +0000

Although I agree in what a Soccer Academy should be like, one can not take credit from individuals who know and teach about the game just because they do not have their own facilities. Example clear is what the statistics show. Do you think that all these foreign soccer players in Europe did actually go through a soccer academy like the one described above? They learned soccer from the streets in front of their own houses and from people that know about the game and not from the ones owning soccer facilities.
Maybe what we should be concentrating our efforts on is in finding out how we can make better soccer players out of our own Country Men. My suggestion, start from finding out what makes these other professional players, professionals in the branch of soccer. Certainly not a Building, although it would help, it is more the teacher than anything else. So let’s start learning about the game before becoming phylosophers in the subject. Sorry, one more thing, this learning does not come from being involved in the game for so long either, it comes from being committed to the game and to the opportunities it brings socially and not financially. It is a team sport, beautiful in its variety, and rich in its essence.

Comment on Not Good Enough by Dennis Fitter

Dennis Fitter — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:23:48 +0000

Exactly, Bergman. DAVID EDGAR joined an academy at age 14.

Comment on Not Good Enough by J. O'Byrne

J. O'Byrne — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:28:19 +0000

Well this is indeed a new twist!

Jimmy Cannovan counseling Canada on what academies should be.

If any one knows about “not good enough” it is definitely Cannovan as evidenced by his 15 years of failure at the helm of the OSA ’s Technical Department.

Having Cannovan give advice on any aspect of soccer is akin to getting advice from the captain of the Titanic on how to avoid icebergs….

Comment on Not Good Enough by Bergman

Bergman — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:01:29 +0000

2 words…and yes all I can add and it’s not much but it counts for something..
DAVID EDGAR

Comment on Not Good Enough by Lino Terra

Lino Terra — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:48:55 +0000

One of my favourite historical quotations seems appropriate here, given that Mr. Cannovan had the full financial support of the entire Ontario registration base for 15 years also “without having developed a quality player, far less, a world class player.” (Many would not give him any credit for the handful of decent players produced in this province in that time)…

“… the concept is easy. Any idiot can have a good idea. What is hard is to do it.”

Regards,
Lino Terra, Operations Manager
Soccer Academy Alliance Canada

Comment on East Beats West In Danone Nations Cup 2009 National Final by Alem Mulatu

Alem Mulatu — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:59:32 +0000

Hi,
I just wanted to know how you select 11 and 12 years old players
from all over canada. Is there a place and time where everybody will have a chance to show there skills? There are lot of talented players who may be part of the team but have no opportunity to show it.

Please let me know the way how selection is done and I will share it with many people who may be interested.

Thanks,