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[quote=Anonymous]Tough one!  I also coached my kid in Rec soccer from U6-U7, but we transitioned her into travel at u8.  This got her into the top team at the ground level and she has stayed there for 4 years.  The kids who came in at u9-u11 have all started on the 2nd or 3rd teams, except 1 who came to practice separately and the coach put her on the top team... but that was questionable in the eyes of other parents based on few factors.

So, I would say if you would like him to get on a  'top team' sooner rather than later, transition him sooner.   The top teams get the better coaches, better players and more stability.  The 2nd and 3rd teams and below can have much more turmoil with coaching turnover, player turnover and player & family dedication.

I agree that you certainly can develop a good quality soccer skills base in rec with supplemental skills clinics and winter programs. But, when you get into supplemental skills clinics, your son will usually be placed automatically with the lower skilled players from rec in those clinics.

If he has any good fiends that are moving into travel, then that could be a helpful time to move him into travel down the road.

Also, consider his physical advantage with height and speed.  If he is gifted in this area, then he would have no problem moving into travel and getting looked at for a better team at anytime before u14.

That is just my point of view, hardly sage wisdom, but just a thought for consideration. Good luck![/quote]

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