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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Noticed a decrease in DS' motivation and passion this season so far. I know its early and perhaps he is shaking off some rust from not having a spring season. But he doesn't appear to be that into it, which is a bit sad. [b]He was a rec beast and had been doing fine in travel (always struggles with stamina) [/b]but noticed this season he just isn't into it like his teammates. I think having a new coach that barks a lot and consistently stop practice to "teach" (50% of practice consists of this) is part of the issue. I have been mostly positive and supportive of him and even mentioned he does not have to play soccer if he does not like it. I just know he is very good at it and if just finds the motivation to work harder he'll be back to craving soccer every moment he can like he used to. I fear the stories I've heard and read about great young players fizzling out after a few years and fear this might be happening...[/quote]

Some kids lose their drive when they no longer perceive themselves to be the best. You son may have liked playing soccer enough, but he what may have loved was being one of the stronger players (in rec) even more. Now that there is more competition on a travel team and is not "a rec beast" he may not be that interested anymore. I know a lot of kids like this and not just with sports. Not an ideal personality trait but it is what it is.[/quote]

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