The problem with soccer here is that most players don't know how to play the game tactically. They don't understand the game and therefore can not play within a system. That has less to do with coaching at the higher levels and has everything to do with the development of our youth at the crucial age levels. I've played with many guys who are talented within their own right and/or natural athletes, but simply weren't intelligent soccer players.
this is a quote from another thread but covers the same ground as this thread and sum's up what i have always felt
there are plenty of soccer camps acadamys e.t.c. e.t.c. out there for kids to go to, I just question what they are being taught and at what age.
most coaches with any sort of ticket have been taught by some one senior on the ladder and he was taught by the guy above him and this all filters down to the kids. we then produce kids / young guy's who cant compete at the higher level.
i just think the top end have got it wrong.