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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’d encourage your sons to set up a meeting with the coach at the end of the season. Talk about goals for the off season, what the coach recommends they work on, etc. This would be a great time for your son to say, “I’m really interested in playing more midfield as opposed to defense next season. Are there specific things I can work on to make that a possibility?”

Either the coach will give him things to work on or say no, he’s staying at his position. You can at least have the information and move on to another organization if the new position is important to him.

Coach should be very happy to field this call from your sons imo. They’re old enough to initiate this conversation with you listening but not contributing.[/quote]
No don’t wait! Every practice, game or scrimmage, the coach has an opportunity to put your kid in the position he wants to try.  If he doesn’t think your kid can handle it, in practice he can stop play and explain to him why and what he needs to work on.  If a coach can’t do this, look for a coach who is better for your child’s development.[/quote]

I don’t think it is realistic to expect a coach to put a 15yo club player in a brand new position with no experience. It seems entitled. Discussing ways to improve at a certain position, vs I want to play here, is a completely different approach. So sure, have the conversation mid season but don’t expect a lot to change when the athlete hasn’t had a chance to do the work. I suggested end of season because most coaches have some sort of debriefing conversation or evaluation. Mid season is also fine, but interrupting practice isn’t a great idea, and neither is before or after practice imo. Ask for a convenient time to schedule a conversation rather than just catching coach on the run. [/quote]

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