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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this is a ways away, but I’m curious now.  I have a kid who for non-soccer reasons hasn’t been able to play beyond rec up to now (long-term medical crisis for one parent meant we couldn’t commit to more than that).  Now we’re in a better position to do more, and child would like to play at a higher level.  Child is a strong player for rec, but hasn’t been tested beyond that.  U12, and made ASA’s ADP for this coming year (we didn’t try out for travel).  Has been doing supplemental camps/clinics and wants to keep doing those this coming year.

If kid tries out for travel next year, how does that work?  Do they try out for particular positions at that point, or is it all open-pool?  Are there other clubs around us that might be easier to get into that wouldn’t mean hours of driving for every practice?  Any other info that would be helpful?  I have no idea if kid is travel material or not, but after everything they (and the rest of us) have been through the past few years and how it’s limited their options, I’d like to give kid every chance I can now.[/quote]

Reach out to clubs/coaches now. Often teams still have room to add a player. Players can be added at any time it is just a matter of each individual teams circumstance. It wouldn't hurt to reach out and have him attend some practices. [/quote]

This is what I would do. IF your son in uncomfortable just showing up to a practice, you can go and watch the teams you might be interested in and the level of play. You can find schedules on the league websites. NCSL and EDP are two. It should say what leagues teams play in on their club websites.  [/quote]

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