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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ADHD and soccer don’t work. That’s what I learned. 
My child can’t learn soccer (and my other child who was also diagnosed, isn’t hyperactive but has another specific type of adhd). Meds for evening practice isn’t the priority either.

I coached as well. My worst parent experience was sadly for a completely off the rails adhd child. Like actively kicking our scrimmage ball FAR FAR away.

In addition, I had a young team 2 years ago and it boggles my mind. Almost every kid was unfocused. The best player at that age, technically and team-wise was a very smart Indian child.[/quote]

I think I’ve coached 5+ seasons (rec) because parents didn’t stand up, and because I was just about the only soccer-playing parent. I didnt hesitate because I teach another sport as well. (My only hesitation was time concerns, and having my own child on the team). The ability to focus has gotten markedly worse. Same thing teachers are seeing. I’m not talking about children having fun and goofing off.

If your child has the tiniest bit of focus, tenacity, enjoys kicking it around instead of begging to come back inside and watch tv, they will go far.[/quote]

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