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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son has played up his entire soccer life and we are pre-ECNL. My husband thinks he can play up for the rest of his youth career while I think he should at some point, play his age group so he stands out more (essentially be a superstar) and is in a better position to compete for an academy spot. FWIW, he is very good and plays up because of overall skill and athleticism and not bc of size (he is average for his age with the potential to be tall like one parent).  He is a top player (not the best nor a superstar) for his current team while playing up and in the upper divisions of the league they play in. I want to keep him playing up as long as we can bc I want him to continue to be challenged and to improve and I think he can be competitive playing up. I do wonder though if there are drawbacks to this approach. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks![/quote]

My DS played up a year until u15 (played with u16s, top team, starter). This year he went back to his age group and is playing with his actual age group, u16, also on starting on the top team.  We did this for several reasons, but you asked when and that is when we decided to go back down to his actual age group.  Worked for us.

I would say, I would not play up if your DC is not getting a lot of playing time.  It isn't worth it.  Not a problem for my DS, but I have seen some do that just so they could "play up."  But, if you aren't usually on the field, is that really playing up?[/quote]

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