Does non-crazy youth soccer exist in this area?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh, there's no youth sports race at 2 years old. Look at soccer shots.

OP here. We don't want to get her involved with a soccer program that will eventually become crazy. We don't want that to become her friend circle; we'd rather she start to build friendships with kids in programs that are more oriented around having fun and learning teamwork.

Then don't ask about soccer programs when your kid is 3 years old.

Go out in the back yard and just kick a ball around.

[Anonymous]

If you’re not piping soccer analysis tapes into the womb, you’re already behind.

[Anonymous]

Start MSI soccer in kindergarten. Stay in rec. boom...not super competitive soccer!

[Anonymous]

She will be 3, which means she’s currently 2. Parent and me swim classes are good.

Like other said, rec soccer with the local school team once she starts kindergarten. My children made good friends through rec sports and had fun. Low pressure.

[Anonymous]

I think your child may be ready to play up a couple years... maybe U16 DA.

[Anonymous]

Try First Kicks at SoFive in Rockville. It's a pretty nice facility. And honestly, at this age, it's about you not hating life while giving your child exposure to opportunities.

https://sofive.com/youth-soccer/camps-classes/

[Anonymous]

you have to start watching champions league while still pregnant

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh, there's no youth sports race at 2 years old. Look at soccer shots.

OP here. We don't want to get her involved with a soccer program that will eventually become crazy. We don't want that to become her friend circle; we'd rather she start to build friendships with kids in programs that are more oriented around having fun and learning teamwork.

Soccer is a team sport, and probably more "team" oriented than most team sports. But not at 3, because 3 yrs olds are not "team" oriented, at any sport, or anything else for that matter. As a young parent, you'd do well to educate yourself a little on the psychological stages of child development.

As far as early activities, best advice is to try to get then interested in things that you're interested in. It's easiest and best for everyone when that works out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh, there's no youth sports race at 2 years old. Look at soccer shots.

OP here. We don't want to get her involved with a soccer program that will eventually become crazy. We don't want that to become her friend circle; we'd rather she start to build friendships with kids in programs that are more oriented around having fun and learning teamwork.

Soccer is a team sport, and probably more "team" oriented than most team sports. But not at 3, because 3 yrs olds are not "team" oriented, at any sport, or anything else for that matter. As a young parent, you'd do well to educate yourself a little on the psychological stages of child development.

As far as early activities, best advice is to try to get then interested in things that you're interested in. It's easiest and best for everyone when that works out.

OP here. I meant an eventual emphasis on teamwork and not just competition; not now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh, there's no youth sports race at 2 years old. Look at soccer shots.

OP here. We don't want to get her involved with a soccer program that will eventually become crazy. We don't want that to become her friend circle; we'd rather she start to build friendships with kids in programs that are more oriented around having fun and learning teamwork.

Soccer is a team sport, and probably more "team" oriented than most team sports. But not at 3, because 3 yrs olds are not "team" oriented, at any sport, or anything else for that matter. As a young parent, you'd do well to educate yourself a little on the psychological stages of child development.

As far as early activities, best advice is to try to get then interested in things that you're interested in. It's easiest and best for everyone when that works out.

OP here. I meant an eventual emphasis on teamwork and not just competition; not now.

As said earlier, just kick the ball around. Have foam balls in the house to kick around. Comfort with the ball is all that is necessary at this age. You can do it all for free just by playing with your kid. You do not need to be amazing yourself. Just encourage moving with the ball.

[Anonymous]

Get book to read : "soccer starts at home" written by Tom Beyer

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh, there's no youth sports race at 2 years old. Look at soccer shots.

OP here. We don't want to get her involved with a soccer program that will eventually become crazy. We don't want that to become her friend circle; we'd rather she start to build friendships with kids in programs that are more oriented around having fun and learning teamwork.

Soccer is a team sport, and probably more "team" oriented than most team sports. But not at 3, because 3 yrs olds are not "team" oriented, at any sport, or anything else for that matter. As a young parent, you'd do well to educate yourself a little on the psychological stages of child development.

As far as early activities, best advice is to try to get then interested in things that you're interested in. It's easiest and best for everyone when that works out.

OP here. I meant an eventual emphasis on teamwork and not just competition; not now.

OP, tone it down a notch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1000 touches a day starting at 2, you are already behind. Skip the size 3 and go to size 5 now to catch up.

That is terrible advice - size 1 develops much better ball skills for any youth player; aka futsal.

A toddler should be juggling with a marble or golf ball max, at least 10 consecutive touches in a row to catch up to most players.
Also working on headers is a good idea to get going at 2.....we used a duck pin bowling ball to build neck strength with our DD at 2.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:1000 touches a day starting at 2, you are already behind. Skip the size 3 and go to size 5 now to catch up.

That is terrible advice - size 1 develops much better ball skills for any youth player; aka futsal.

A toddler should be juggling with a marble or golf ball max, at least 10 consecutive touches in a row to catch up to most players.
Also working on headers is a good idea to get going at 2.....we used a duck pin bowling ball to build neck strength with our DD at 2.

You don't sarcasm do you?

[Anonymous]

Your DC should try and get scouted for pro trials in Europe