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Can a Great Youth Coach Have a Team That Can't Connect Passes?

Can a Great Youth Coach Have a Team That Can't Connect Passes?

Oct 9, 2026·1 min read

Every coach will tell you the answer "depends." I'm not buying it. In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I ask a question that makes a lot of people uncomfortable: if a team can't string passes together, what is that telling you about the coaching?

I break down why anything you want players to do consistently can be measured, and why those of us with a fiduciary duty to player development owe parents clear numbers and film, not vague answers.

You may not like where this goes, but you'll never watch a youth game the same way again. I'm also sharing a free PDF on what to look for at the individual and team level, so check the show notes.

https://www.anytime-soccer.com/soccer-development-scorecard

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