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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your kid doesn't have to play travel right now if you don't think he's getting anything out of it. [/quote]

That’s the point.  My kid is in a REC league, but we have a parent coach who has delusions of coaching the next Messi.

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This is the problem with my kid...he doesn't like the intensity of travel but rec is just god awful.  Parents just bring their kids "to run around and get some exercise" or to "socialize" and the parent volunteers...let's say they do their best.  But kids don't pay attention, kick other kids' soccer balls, etc.  It is so hard to watch.  Parents...stick around and watch a practice now and then and, if your kid is a disrupting practice a lot, do something about it PLEASE!  Ruining the experience for everyone.[/quote]

In the younger age groups, yes, this happens but you'll see a huge jump in maturity between U9 and U10. Many kids drop rec soccer at U10 so the ones that remain are the ones who are more serious even if it's just rec. DS and I never had an issue with kids not paying attention, kicking other kids' soccer balls. Don't get me wrong. All this happened but it was all in good fun and he really enjoyed the rec experience anyway. At U10 and U11 things in rec got more serious. There were a few good players who stayed in rec because they play other sports and some less sporty kids but every kid took it seriously. There was very minimum horsing around at practice, just enough to keep things light. DS plays travel now and he does miss rec practices sometimes because it was about enjoying yourself with your friends. Travel practices help you advance your skills but they can be a grind.[/quote]

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