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[quote=Anonymous]I didn’t expect equal playing time when my son started travel at u9. I also recognized not everyone could be a starter. As it turned out, DS didn’t start most games and sometimes only played half the game. He, like most travel players, was the star of his rec team prior. I remember one game where he only had 10 minutes in a tournament. Travel at the young ages should be about development but it is selective. Teams are tiered and kids are cut. If your child doesn’t play a lot in games, have him talk to the coach and ask what he can do to improve. My son’s coach was incredibly kind when approached. He shared with DS that he liked that he saw the big picture on the field, made great passes and had good footwork. But he also shared that he wasn’t aggressive. When challenged he gave the ball up too easily. Of course that was easier said than done as its part personality and part psychology. Now that he’s a bit older we see that he will never be CCL1 aggressive on the field. He moved down a level and is a starter now.[/quote]

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