Nico wrote:
your taking his words too literally because it suits your argument better. he doesnt mean dont pass and he doesnt mean long ball every time. you say they have good touch for their age, in comparison to what? to whats been coming through in aus for 20 years? hes talking about improving and catching up to the standard of the rest of the world.
Compared to the rep kids who are my age. That is no joke. You can't say the coaching is not improving because it is. The kids I coached last year have a better first touch than 17 year olds I know hwo have played reps so that speaks volumes for the improvements in coaching in the last 5 years alone.