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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are trying to decide if you should subject an 8 year old child to emotional suffering and make "her life worse" so the recreational team can win more games? Do I have that right? Surely you can find some middle ground like "we want to give everyone on the team a chance to play all positions so we are going to rotate everyone through different positions". You don't need to be honest with her about her playing. Just come up with a policy that is the same for everyone on the team and doesn't single anyone out. [/quote]

Not 8 years old --- 13 years old (8G = 8th grade).

I'm not a doctor, but she is not what I'd describe as a mentally/emotionally health kid. There are clearly some significant issues affecting her. I know through the grapevine that she is having a very hard time in school. She has few friends, and sometimes cries in public. I feel like there is more for me to consider in this situation than simply soccer -- there is her well-being. Ironically, being our goalie seems to be a source of positive feelings for her. She takes great pride in being our keeper. I'm concerned that taking this away from her might make her emotional state even worse. I'm curious if other coaches have ever run into a complicated situation like this, and what have you done about it.
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