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[quote=Anonymous]It comes down to athletic and AGGRESSIVE kids in kindergarten. My husband played soccer growing up in Latin America so our kids started kicking a ball around as soon as they could walk. Our oldest, who is skinny and short, was the most skilled on the team by far but not the most aggressive so the field (he would pass to open players, stay in his position, and didn't like physically pushing to get the ball) so he did well but didn't dominate. Parents who were from Europe or Latin America or who played college soccer told us they loved to watch him play. Our younger son, who is tall and solidly built) was really aggressive and a ball hog along with another kid on the team. They won every loose (50-50) ball, they dribbled around players, shielded the ball, then exploded down the field, and kicked hard. They also pushed other kids off the ball and stole it away. They both weren't afraid of contact with other players and in fact craved it. That team never even came close to losing. My husband would tell my son to pass and use skills instead of relying on being physical but the coach loved that style of play because they won. My husband called it "ugly soccer" that American coaches love. [/quote]

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