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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 2nd grade DS plays rec soccer and this is the first year they play with goalies. Surprisingly to me - my kids loves playing in goal and is actually really good (maybe because he also plays basketball?)

[b]I didn't think he had the drive or skill to play travel soccer but now I'm rethinking. [/b]How does the trajectory work for goalies? Do travel teams take kids to play goalie only? How can he get more training? He's 7 by the way (a bit young for his grade).

We're in Takoma Park/Silver Spring area so lower Mont Co recommendations are very welcome.[/quote]
I wouldn't rethink the decision to play travel soccer based on his desire to play keeper.  At that age, if he doesn't have the basic skills to play all positions, then he will soon be overmatched.  You can't just hide a kid in the goal and expect them to get better.  Keepers still need strong foot skills...that's why they don't recommend specializing until much later.  BTW, I coach a U7 team and everyone wants to be the goal keeper when they get tired of running.[/quote]

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