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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“Peak” I know is an oxymoron as you can cantinue to improve most of your life; but I am more curious as to what is the “golden era” for boys to improve the most.
[b]I know in Europe they start their club selections for elite around age 11 or 12;[/b] so do boys really set themselves apart from 9-11?
Is it common for an average player to all of the sudden morph into an excellent player (assuming athleticism and coaching) in 2 years?

I assume it is rare; but my average DS LOVES the soccer academy training (we sign up for them not invite kind) and structured camps.

He wants to try out for travel now that he learned they have structured practices with paid coaches.  I know, that sounds crazy!
  Our rec league is more like a play date meets lord of the flies for practice.
I think it would be a long shot for him to make travel, but i assume some kids have climbed out of rec without natural talent.[/quote]

European academies start at U9.

"Boys" don't peak.  Male soccer players tend to peak in their upper twenties.

Encourage your kid to try out for travel.  He doesn't have to be elite.  If he's average, but motivated to improve, there will be a team for him.   There are many levels of travel, some not much higher than rec in terms of talent level, but the coaching and overall focus of the players tends to be better, and it sounds like that's what your son is looking for.   Go to some clubs with multiple teams in his age group.  That will give him the best chance at being placed at the appropriate level.

Good luck.  [/quote]

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