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We have a great private coach at a reasonable rate. My son worked with him with one other kid, who doesn't want to do it over the summer. Coach says he will still do it for my son at the same rate we paid before (we do not have to take over the other kid's half of the cost). My son says he does not want to, because it is only fun if another kid is there. Of course, we are trying to find another kid interested in working with him, but no luck so far (we would need the other kid to be appropximately at his level of play, meaning does travel on some level). I feel like my son is passing up a good opportunity to work with this coach. Would you require your kid to do so?

Generally, I listen to my kids and if not necessary than I dont force them. Do you want him to get a scholarship for college? Become pro? Why is this so important? Is it more for you? You can brag how good he is or wished you had that opportunity? Don't live through your kid.

Kid is not being unreasonable.[/quote]

OK, thanks.  No, I don't want him to do any of those things, just to keep improving and not lose the work he has already put in this year, or lose a good, affordable private coach.  Maybe I'll be able to find another kid and it'll become a non-issue.  Otherwise, it sounds like most people think it is fine for him to stop.[/quote]

DP.  What is the worst that will happen if he doesn’t improve over the summer, or even if his skills slip a bit while he’s not playing?  It sounds like you are more invested in his soccer performance than he is, which is a sign it’s time to back off.[/quote]

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