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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some 8 year olds can, and certainly those who choose to do travel soccer can and are expected to do so.  But in a rec league, not everyone takes it as seriously so may lack the focus.  The other thing I would caution is that right now, specific to pandemic-times, I think kids in general may have a harder time focusing.  For a lot of them, this may be their only SOCIAL outlet, so may be more likely to play around than focus.  If that is the case, maybe try to have a bit of just unstructured playing around time at the beginning of practice when they can let off some steam?  [/quote]

+1!
For sure it is the main social outlet and the kids are even enrolled specifically to have an outdoor social time for the week. Rec is for fun and social togetherness. In the academy league the kids are also getting out their pent up socializing needs. Otherwise at this age 45 is just about right for keeping attention if mixed with fun play. It won't always be perfect and you have to refocus them a lot but if you go in with that attitude it won't be stressful. [/quote]

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