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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My U12 son has been working really hard, and putting in tons of time outside of practice, but it just doesn't seem that he has what it takes.  He's improved a bit, but the problem is, although he is in good shape and has good technical skills, he just doesn't have the right aggression level.  He's too nice and doesn't like to get physical with opponets at all (if it can be avoided, if it is unavoidable he will take contact, push off etc.).  I know it isn't the end of the world, I just feel bad for him because this is important to him and he has put so much time in.  I'm also down because he has a non-soccer or physical fitness related disability that we recently learned is getting worse, and he is going to have to start wearing an adaptive device at school, which he does not want to do.  I'm not sure what I'm looking for here - I'd like to cheer him up, but I don't know what to suggest except to focus on having fun with his friends from his current low-level travel soccer team.[/quote]

The coach should focus on the positives that your son brings to the team.  Not everyone can be a high motor and aggressive player. He may bring something different to the team than the other kids.  just let him keep playing.   [/quote]

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