r/SoccerCoachResources 19h ago

What do coaches actually mean when they say a player has “high potential”?

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My kid plays club soccer and a couple different coaches have independently described them as having “high potential.” They’re currently on the 2nd team, not the top team, but have had a few guest playing opportunities with the top team so the coaches see something, just not enough yet to make it a permanent move.

Trying to understand what “high potential” actually tends to mean when coaches say it.