FHSAA Summer Upperclass Boys To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This time of year across Florida, there are summer leagues for high schoolers get some touches in to find their footing before the winter season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These summer leagues often come in a unique 7v7 format, featuring a goalkeeper and 6 outfielders. In addition, some rules to ensure a high-paced game, such as: kick ins instead of throw ins, indirect free kicks, and unlimited subs. This way, players can experiment different parts of their game, receive great coaching, and have fun in a competitive setting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we will look at some quality high school student athletes starting with upperclass boys across the state:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["350802"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a28eba4351a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great balance on the dribble across tight spaces and defensive pressure. Being able to glide forward with different turns and control touches, adding pace in this mixture prevents defenders from attempting a challenge. Whether at attacking mid or winger, long balls and air through passes wide help transport play to the rest of the attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["373700"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a28eba43523b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Winger with technical prowess to make impactful touches in the final third. Starting wide, Joseph finds space across the midfield for direct dribbles or passes. A great first touch and scanning to recognize how play opens beforehand, a quick decision can be made, either an outside cross to the forward line, or a step or two for a quick curler in the side netting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["142232"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a28eba4352ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outside back fearless in his approach to the game, winning possession frequently, making high level decisions with confidence over fear of risk. From wide, arching crosses are utilized to catch the back line off their feet. On the ball, there is a skillset of finding a way to advance, through a skill move and turn, or low driven shots to challenge the keeper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160104"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a28eba435318"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A central midfielder who can utilize tight spaces and play out of the pressure zone. On the dribble, being able to use the right touch to break ahead and give runners space does not go unnoticed. Comfortable with the long ball across transitions, opening up play, and creating danger with these balls over the top with set pieces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160244"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a28eba43538b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finding a footing across central and wide attacking positions, there are great habits suited for high tempo play. Pressing off the jump to rattle opponents in their decision making process. Finding wide passes to open play in preferred zones. Then, on the finishing end, having a variety of side foot shots across the corners from different stances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352049"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a28eba4353f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outside back / inside midfielder with the intelligence of letting play open up, giving time to runners as required before executing. Being agile in moving quick and supporting across varieties of pressure shows the consistency across competition. The tendency to pass accurately down channels and strategic wide zones shows the vision in advancing play where teammates are to continue forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->