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[quote=Anonymous]At U11, he should not be a 'striker'.

Under U12/13 is way too young to specialize.

Total football.  The most valuable player is one that can play all positions well---even if they have an inclination for one.

My kid was put at striker his first 2 years, than center mid, and now defender this season which he is not loving (but he does it very well)--it's a possession based Club that really expects a lot from the defenders and allows them to take the space, build the attack and even shoot on goal as players shift as he goes up--overlapping runs, etc.

He's been down/a bit depressed after each practice, game and when he asked the Coach--he said "I don't trust anyone else back there".  My kid is tenacious and works to win back the ball immediately.

I would definitely allow your kid to get some goalie training/experience.  It changes a player's perception and enhances field play.

I told my child--if he wants to play elsewhere he has to demonstrate that he is better than anyone else in the team at that position.  Very recently- he's been getting some time at center mid/forward which is making him smile ear-to-ear.

His Coaches also believe in total football and have said at 12.5 years old---there's no telling what position he will eventually specialize in.  But--the best player is a versatile player.

We've told him play hard wherever he is put and see it as advantage to learn each position well.  No questions to the Coach.  He brought it up and they know his preference--but no badgering or complaining.[/quote]

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