An interesting piece on taking talented youngsters through to being talented adults and a quote on the US system from our own Huw Jennings -
http://www.ndtv.com/news/sports/talent-factory-helps-create-soccer-stars-starting-age-7-29513.php (http://www.ndtv.com/news/sports/talent-factory-helps-create-soccer-stars-starting-age-7-29513.php)
A long article but a good read. My boy is turning 8 soon and plays football/soccer. I definitely see some of the comparisons made about the youth in the States.