#423 – Tryouts in American Youth Soccer: Rory O’Neill on Player Selection, Development vs Winning & Ecosystem Failures

We just wrapped one of our favorite episodes with Rory O’Neill, a passionate 14-year veteran coaching youth soccer in central Pennsylvania. Rory came on fresh from the emotional grind of tryouts for his U13 MLS Next team — evaluating 150 kids and delivering tough news that no one enjoys. We explore why tryout season feels […]

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