Terry Foley is one of the most winning youth coaches in U.S Youth Soccer. He has won over 30 State Championships in Virginia and, most importantly, has consistently, over 25 years, developed players to go on and compete at the next level – whether that be for college or country. Terry is the president and owner of FC Virginia, a youth club based in Northern Virginia. (post note - Terry has now retired from the youth game and moved to Florida)
In this interview I ask:
- What does a team look like when they are playing to win versus playing to develop players?
- What should parents look for when they are seeking a developmentally appropriate soccer environment for their child?
- When is it okay to try to win?
Terry discusses important points for parents to consider such as:
- The style of play of a team and coach focusing on developing players.
- How important it is for parents for find a coach they trust.
- The fact that playing time leads to development.
- When a parent makes the wrong choice for the child.
