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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 14 year old son is a goalie. He and his brother each were required to try it once in their 3rd grade club team. Most kids hated it and ran off the field upset, my goalie son ran off the field the first time with a huge smile and announced he was a goalie. Never looked back. Let him try, I’m guessing you will know if he’s a goalie quickly. As for pigeonholed that’s true and it’s good and bad. If a top team needs a goalie he will get a look, if they don’t he has no chance. We’re not there yet but I’ve heard there can be lots of scholarship money for top goalies.[/quote]

Do most teams have 2 or only 1 as they get older? [/quote]

Good club teams have 2, great high school teams can have up to 4.[/quote]

Thanks that’s helpful! Good to know it’s not just one kid on a roster. If he wants to play I will let him try it out. Any tips to get better or stand out? there doesn’t seem to be much specific training for this position at this age. He has a twin brother who plays. Would you say just have him shoot at him for practice? [/quote]

Is he just playing rec? Does he want to
Play club? You and your family need to
Figure out what his goals. I wouldn’t go hiring a goalie coach until you have these conversations.

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Yes, both rec (since 5) and club (since 8)[/quote]

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