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[quote=Anonymous]I second what the poster above.  At that age, it's very uncommon to have a set keeper for a team unless there's a kid who really has his/her heart set on the position.  Usually, coaches will rotate players through the goal at this age.  That being said, if your DS really is interested in being a GK, I would look for a good private GK coach. Very few team coaches have the background and skillset to teach GK skills.  Some do but it's rare.  As for a team, I wouldn't wait until the spring.  I concur with others about reaching out to clubs right now.  Most clubs have at least one team (even if it's a lower level) team that could still use players.  Get him on a team now and see how it goes.  Then the coach(es) will have more familiarity with him by the spring and certainly by the time tryouts are held again and they would possibly move him to a "more appropriate" team.  If the team/club doesn't seem like a good fit or you then you've at least gotten DS acclimated to  travel soccer and you can attend tryouts at other clubs in your area.[/quote]

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