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[quote=Anonymous]I have a teen son who is likely to play college. But at 7? He was no star.

First, I would pick everything based on the coach: is this an experienced coach who patient? And can he/she teach fundamentals? Learning fundamentals is key to enjoying the game.

Second, I would stay away from first teams. That is where the crazy parents are. I can't tell you how many stars I saw over the years who dropped out by fifteen. Meanwhile my second- and third-team player plugged along happily in a friendlier, lower-stress environment. When he decided he wanted a more competitive environment when he was about 14, he easily made the jump.

I'm going to disagree on rec though, for a few reasons. One, some of the craziest, nastiest parents I encountered were in rec, so don't assume it is mellow. Two, for a kid who loves the game, it is important that she get good training in the fundamentals. That can happen in rec, but you will need to be really careful about the coaching.

Finally, I would let your kid lead. We told our son that we would never make him go to practice. If he wanted to play, that was his choice. And we stuck to that. Also, it helps if you enjoy the experience yourself. I let my kid teach me to love soccer too, and that was probably the most fun part. I'm really going to miss it when he goes to college![/quote]

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