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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not sure exactly what advice I am looking for. My son is a U12 on a mid-level travel team. He plays midfield or defense, which he likes. He does not want to switch positions. But this year, he seems to have lost all of the joy he previously had in playing. He constantly complains about what seem like relatively minor contact injuries. He complains that he is too small and gets pushed around. He is short in statute, but not slight - he's a muscular kid with a broad chest. He is almost always in a bad mood and exhausted after games and practices. He says he absolutely doesn't want to quit travel soccer, but he doesn't seem to be having fun. Is this normal? Is there anything we could change or do differently to help him get some of his joy in playing back?[/quote] It’s very common for serious players to no longer find joy without the competition. Either move up a team, age, or go practice at some bigger clubs near you.[/quote]
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