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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son (rising U10) did the first of three travel soccer tryouts yesterday, and did just terrible.  He loves soccer, but has issues with anxiety and just choked, which was really upsetting for him.  His performance was about 10 times weaker than his usual performance in a rec game.  I pretty much know he will not be offered a spot on any team next year now, which is totally fine - he doesn't belong on travel soccer right now if he can't play under pressure because of anxiety, and he can keep working on these issues and try again next year.  DS wants to go through with the other two sessions, and try to do better, which I think makes sense, even though it will probably not result in him making a team this year, because he should follow through with they tryouts since he committed to them.  I guess I am just looking for some advice on what I can say or do to support him in this situation.  [/quote]

I would say to him that it's a process and to focus on a tiny bit of improvement every day.  He's young so if he improves just a little bit each week by the time he's 16, he would have improved a lot!  I would also get him playing more soccer.  I'm not an anxiety expert but my son is VERY shy and I feel like he's most comfortable when he's confident.  You son will be confidence by having more and more experiences playing soccer.  I think attending the final two tryouts is a great start.  Again, focus on improving at each one.  Due some summer camps/clinics.  Try to find some pick up games. Kick the ball around with just you and him.  All of these touches will build his confidence and thus reduce his anxiety...I hope at least.  Good luck.[/quote]

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