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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a U9 (2008) with late birthday on one of the large clubs - made top team - definitely not top half players when made team

Missing  the full year seemed really obvious during a lot of the fall.  our family doesn't have a soccer background to be great at judging ( other collegiate sports), but the gap seems to be shrinking  particularly on the list you included in the things you look at U9/U10.  Also,  compared to some of the other players - especially on one on ones in practices

Do you think the gap can/will shrink over the next year or so for some of these younger players?   Or do you think this follows many of the players for years?[/quote]

Most of these kids won't be on the top team by 13/14.  It's the way development works. Don't get caught in this rabbit hole.  A lot of these places have zero consistency in training.  They tend to just bring in players as kids age upwards.  Parents make the mistake at 8 and 9 of thinking A team or super large club matters.  It's a long road ahead.  Training and practice.  Coaching.  Is your kid having fun?  A lot of kids drop the sport by 12 due to the environment.

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