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[quote=Anonymous]OP, The reality is a lot of kids begin with BSC or Potomac at U8/9. It is much harder to get in if your child is older. I know a child who went to a U10 tryout and is a very good player and they were really looking for true stars to fill out the few openings. This isn't how it should be but it is. The level of play at U8/9 at these clubs unless you are in the top team is not much higher than rec. You won't have the players who are running off the field or picking grass or running in the wrong direction but the ball handling skills are very similar to rec. So if you have a good player now who may or may not be a star and can afford the time and money go ahead and try out for BSC or Potomac. It's pretty easy to get in at this age. If you have a child with a lot of clear talent you could have him play rec or do clinics and save your money and wait until U11, U12 or later and it he will develop just fine.[/quote]
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