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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To be realistic though, it may impact at what level he can play.  There are online calculators that are respectable general indicators that take into account parental height and his age and height.  I suggest looking at it because if he's 5'8" or 5'9", Campos did it but that's an anomaly.  Most coaches will be biased against him.  If a goal goes in, even if it would have gone in on any keeper, they will often assume it's height related.  5'10" or greater, and he has a chance.[/quote]

OP here. My kid is no Alison or DeGea, he will never be pro proverb play in college. He’s good for his age in part bc he is one of the few kids who actually wants to be in goal. He just loves to play and I hope he can continue to do so as long as he wants. [/quote]

That was my son at 11 as well. Really liked it. Had the mind for it. But alas, he's now in U14 (age 13) and saw the writing on the wall (in terms of height). He is medically average height at 5'4". But at U14, in D1 NCSL most of the keepers we come up against are 6' to even 6'3". He gave GK up and now plays mid. We got a new excellent GK who is over 6'. Bummed for my DS, but that's just reality. [/quote]

That has not been my experience up to u15 boys. Sure some are tall but it varies significantly. I see more tall players at center back or striker[/quote]

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