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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most pro soccer players from all over the world are elite athletes. Almost all travel soccer players from the USA are not elite athletes. So whether your kid is tall or short technically gifted or not. If he's not and elite athlete he's not even in the conversation. [/quote]

My kid was running a sub-6 minute mile at age 10.  Is that an elite athlete? What is an elite athlete? You don't need a 45 inch vertical jump to play soccer well. [/quote]

I would take into account speed, lateral and linear, strength. quickness ,power. explosiveness. You dont need a 45" vertical but if you have in you tool box its a plus. If your 6'4" with a 45' vert you have a big advantage on winning headers.[/quote]

In the US, you might want to consider how long your 6'4" kid with 45" vertical jump is going to be playing soccer full time.  Because you might be getting yourself a two week rental until basketball or American football season rolls around.[/quote]

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