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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I assume some of you were at the Stoddert travel tryouts today. Can anyone give a sense of how turnout was (such as how many players for each spot, was there a big drop off in talent, how many teams are they fielding at u9, u10, u11)?

My son is a strong u8 rec player, but I’m not able to commit to travel this year. He plays all the time at school with friends and with family and friends on the weekend, so he’s getting plenty of soccer. But I wonder how/if he’ll be accepted if he try out for stoddert travel for the first time at u9, u10 or even u11? Can kids come in at a later age and get a fair shake?

Also, how many teams will be sharing a practice field during the season at each age group?

Thank you![/quote]

So travel is a different sport vs rec soccer. He should get training so he can start to develop a skill set. Look in to DCYFC or PPA. Both have an academy programs(DCYFC is based in DC, PPA in mont. county) and are a step down from a big club. No tryouts for the development academy. This will give him some skill training and exposure to the travel environment. Its once a week(or more if you/he wants more) for the academy or two times a week plus a game for a team. After going through one program session(8 or 9 practices), you will see a different in his play. If he is in to it, he will want to do winter stuff(one day a week, less holiday breaks). He also will get better with less of a time commit(and $). It is very easy to id players who do not have training. In most cases at u9 and u10, they will take a player who can go through the drills and not disrupt things. You should ask this question over on the tryout thread.

Also you can call and arrange for him to attend a practice. It will be different from rec practice. I know DCYFC practices at palisades(tuesdays) and ft toten. Last I heard PPA was at Norwood. [/quote]

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