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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bethesda's tryouts for U8 boys were postponed due to the expected storms tonight.  I have a U9 son at Bethesda, and we've been very happy with the program.  They don't expect kids to come in with skills at that age, though many do because their older siblings play.  They give pretty equal playing time to everyone at U8 and U9 in our experience, and don't care about size at all.  Quick is a bonus.
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I second this. I have kids at BSC and the top teams have plenty of small players. [/quote]

OP here - thanks, this is helpful.  My son is small - about 48/48 (inches/lbs) but a quick and smart player.  Size hasnt mattered thus far, but with more competitive players I think it might![/quote]

A 4' tall 7 yr old is small? My son was 3'8" when he was 7 1/2 and tried out for a U9 travel team 2 yrs ago. He made it - because he is smart and quick - and has loved the experience. Loves the competition, has made great friends, and definitely improved as a player from the professional coaching you just will not get with a parent coached team in rec. He's only 4'2" and 55 lbs now as a 9 1 /2 yr old finishing up U10. Most kids are bigger but some are smaller and still thrive. The play can be more physical in travel so your son needs to be prepared for that. BSC and Potomac are solid clubs. DC Stoddert is another alternative but may not be in your range from a distance standpoint. It can't hurt to tryout and see what happens. You can always decline the invite. Or wait until summer/fall training starts and attend a practice session to see what it's about. Good luck![/quote]

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