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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] I am new to the idea of travel soccer and could use some advice.

My daughter is very athletic, and is interested in a number of sports.  Her favorite is soccer, and she is considering trying out for travel if we say it's alright.  It looks like it would involve lots of driving, and blunt force her to quit other sports.  Given her homework and other activities, I'm concerned that travel soccer might ironically result in her getting less exercise due to all the driving and inability to spend time playing outside, and doing other recreational sports teams.  So, I am thinking it might make sense for her to wait until next year to try out for travel, both to keep her options open and to keep her fit and exercising as much as possible, which she loves.  I'm also generally not a fan of kids, or any athletes, training too much in one sport, to the exclusion of others, because I do believe that cross training helps with general health, strength, and, ultimately, helps one be a better athlete  and more fit in person.

Does this approach makes sense,  or does it seem crazy not to try out for travel at the earliest age possible?   Am I just too old school on this?

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Um, no, your approach doesn't make sense. BUT if all you are interested in is getting your kid exercise then just stick with rec sports. If she wants to play travel then let her explore the option.

No coach of ten year olds is going to tell you that your kid CAN"T play other sports. Many travel players continue to play basketball, LAX, and other sports along side soccer. Some sports work out better than others scheduling wise than others but that is always going to be a problem.

My kid plays travel and other rec sports and the first commitment is travel if there is a conflict. If my kid misses a rec practice so what. Rec is about being exposed to another sport, learning and having fun. With that approach, it does not cause any issue with our family or the sport.

Playing two travel sports is when things are hard to manage and maintain. [/quote]

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