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"At the youth level, a competitive environment is not a results-oriented environment"

on 02 Dec 2008

Jose Ramon Alexanco, director of Barcelona's youth program,

"We don't demand that the youth teams win. We demand that they play good soccer. We don't use the word, 'winning.'"

Youth Beat: It's Wonderful To Win, But ...

by Mike Woitalla, Monday, Dec 1, 2008 12:00 AM ET

There's universal agreement that a results-driven approach to youth soccer is a detriment to player development. And although ignoring the scoreline is easier said than done - it's worth the effort.

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