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[quote=Anonymous]Big question is your son having fun? Does he enjoy the training? If not, you need to know why.

Losing sucks, but it's part of the game. I don't agree with a set "rule" for number of passes before going to goal. That's not something I would enforce during a game, especially if [b]we're[/b] getting blown out, although I have done things in to make the game more challenging for players in games where we are greatly outscoring our opponents.

I understand the intent behind the rule, but especially if we're talking about rec level players, it's very rare a team is going to have the ability to do this under the best of circumstances.

I would talk to your son. See what's bothering him besides "losing" and it may be worth having a talk to the coach if you find that your son is losing interest and just isn't enjoying the game any longer. As a coach, when a parent comes to me with this approach, I'm much more keen to listen as I feel one of my top priorities besides development is to increase if not maintain the love of the game.

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