This is a very serious email....I do want your input, if you are aware of the football system in England. Please spare me the so-called funny stuff. This has to do with my four grand-kids, and I am very serious about their future in OUR game.
I have a 16-year old grandson who is what is called level four referee in Canada. I am trying to tell him that he has a better future in being an official than a player. I have a 13 year-old grandson who is quite small, but very fast, and wants to pursue playing the game.....he's been playing for two years at the select level. The organization he's in is typical of what is wrong with Canadian soccer (football). Now one person, not a coach, is deciding who should be on select teams and who should go by the wayside. He is one who got dumped. My belief is, there should be someone who is a certified coach who should be in the selection process. What say you all? At what level in England is the age where a coach HAS to be certified to coach that level. My guess is U-11, but I may be wrong, it could be earlier. Some of the things that cause Canadian football to be where it is, in the trash....and more reasons why Canada couldn't score one goal in three games in the World U-20 prelim. round. If you want to weigh in on this, you would be thanked for ever. I know there are qualified coaches and refs on our esteemed list. Please step forward. You do not have to email to the list.....please send direct if you wish. Many thanks to all for your input Grampa Sykes _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist Join The Leeds United Supporters Trust at www.lufctrust.org
