Why 'Iron Sharpens Iron' Gets Youth Soccer Wrong

Why 'Iron Sharpens Iron' Gets Youth Soccer Wrong

Update: 2025-12-29
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I almost made a mistake that would've killed my son's love for soccer.


The advice? "Iron sharpens iron — get him on a team with the best players." It sounded perfect. But three weeks in, everything changed.


In this episode, I reveal why the most popular club selection advice is dangerously wrong — and what actually sharpens iron.


If you're choosing a club right now, you need to hear this before you sign anything.


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Why 'Iron Sharpens Iron' Gets Youth Soccer Wrong

Why 'Iron Sharpens Iron' Gets Youth Soccer Wrong

Neil Crawford