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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it better for U13/U14/U15 boys with 4th quarter birthdays (Oct-Dec) that are doing well right now to stay in their current age group or move down/repeat the year? These boys already have a relative age disadvantage that becomes more prominent with the new Aug 1 year. However, moving down may make them more dominant out of the gate, which might not be as beneficial for long-term development.

What is the consensus on this?[/quote]

I have a Q4 2014 so I am choosing to repeat 9v9 for another year. I might feel differently if I were already full-sided but we are definitely am taking advantage of this opportunity. We do have the opportunity to play MLS Next and the local coaches [i]whisper[/i] that we are making the right decision long-term. Most parents in this area simply are not able to comprehend long-term development so these types of discussions do not come up.[/quote]

Would you plan to later bioband in mlsnext and stay in the 2015 age group? [/quote]

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