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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Top players generally get pick of litter and coaches are more patient.  It’s multiple bubble players when issues arise[/quote]

I argue don't join a team where your DC is a bubble player.  Do you really want child to ride the bench?  Going up a level to watch games from the bench is no fun for kids.  That's what I've seen with mine and teammates who are watching better teammates play but not them.  Go to a team which values your child.  Don't be a bubble player.[/quote]

My kid has been a bubble player every time that they've joined a new team. They are very competitive and tend to play up to the level of player they train with. They start out not getting playing time, but usually work themselves into a starting position. I would much rather my kid start off as the last person picked for a good team than be the star of a bad team. [/quote]

Exactly.  While it's an ego and confidence boost to be the best player on a team, that doesn't always mean it's the best for the kid.  If the goal is to develop and become better they need to be on a team with a coach (and players) who challenge them.  My DD was the same and now that DD is on stronger team she's more focused and really works hard on her technical skills and other aspects of soccer whereas before it was just like "Meh, does it matter if I pass better when no one on the team has decent first touch to even get the ball?"[/quote]

Also parent to bubble player. Played for a few years on a team that the coach constantly put them in the bottom third (but generally got 50% game time). Moved to a new team with new coach and one of better players on team. Confidence soared and became leader on that team and improved immensely as a result. It all shows the right team and the right coach can do wonders.[/quote]

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