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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ADHD and soccer don’t work. That’s what I learned. 
My child can’t learn soccer (and my other child who was also diagnosed, isn’t hyperactive but has another specific type of adhd). Meds for evening practice isn’t the priority either.

I coached as well. My worst parent experience was sadly for a completely off the rails adhd child. Like actively kicking our scrimmage ball FAR FAR away.

In addition, I had a young team 2 years ago and it boggles my mind. Almost every kid was unfocused. The best player at that age, technically and team-wise was a very smart Indian child.[/quote]

I just posted above. My DD who plays D1 ACC soccer (she's also a YNT regular) has ADHD. Soccer and physical activity is her medication. She couldn't really "learn soccer" when she was young (completely unfocused/energetic), but she absolutely loved the ball. She had very good technical coaches that didn't really coach "how" to play soccer (there were no systems taught, no fixed "positions" at a young age, etc.). She used to go out on the field and just dribble all over the place, trying to emulate Ronaldinho, etc. Her coaches encouraged that love of the ball and wanted her (and all the young players) do be creative and learn to be comfortable with the ball, with both feet, etc. By age 10 - 12, she was focused enough to understand more about the game and by her teens years it was a whole different story.

But if she had been placed with a team that told her what position to play and where she should pass the ball when she received it, she probably would have lost interest at a young age.

So, maybe advice to parents of younger players with ADHD, find the right coach/team! Actually, all young kids should be encouraged to dribble, to be comfortable with the ball, to be creative and have fun. None of this pass-pass, pass-pass, limited touches at a young age. They can be taught that style of play later...[/quote]

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