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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]

Past U14 there is no fundamental difference in skill of kids a year older.

People amusingly believe that a 15 year old is somehow better than a 14 year old. If your son played on a talented team at age he would learn quickly that playing up will not have made him a star or stand out. [/quote]

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