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[quote=Anonymous]Same thing with my 11-year old (U12).  He was put at center back all last year and stayed there in every drill, scrimmage, game...even when team was up by a ton and he barely got to touch the ball.

It is a build out of the back Club.  They are building team around him as center back again this year.

They have weak forwards and my kid is amazing up front and in midfield.  They will not move him because they say nobody can play CB like him.  True- but I don’t give a crap.  We end up in tight games not being able to score and give up ton of opportunity.  Who cares if he stops everything if the offense can never finish?  You don’t win games that way.

At his former Club from 2 years ago (where he played a lot this summer)— he was always on the wing and a high scorer (great ball, reads field extremely well,  great Skill/fast) or center mid.  I think he is most effective and best in these positions.

He needs to be versatile and the longer he stays in the back the less opportunity for finishing/skill, etc.  Plus, he will not fit the size profile of a center back.  It’s not in the genetic profile.  Since the ball isn’t played in the air at this age it’s not relevant- but will be down the road which is why I want him developed everywhere.

He also gets bored in high scoring games as he sees barely any action.  I would be okay with it if he got moved half the game to another position.  But- nope.  He asks frequently- but they tell him no. They hide the weakest kids on the wings and most other kids get opportunity all over the field.  Frustrating to say the least.

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