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[quote=Anonymous]Most parents lack a basic understanding regarding youth sports.  I did as well until my oldest kid was about 13.  Kids who do well in a sport do so because they work at it all the time.  Actual individual improvement takes place almost entirely due to work being done on your kid's own.

If your kid wants to be one of the better players they need: (1) very good athleticism.  You must be fast.  You must be quick.  Size is good, but not an absolute requirement.  Fitness, of course, is a given.  Coaching has very little impact here.  You can improve speed and quickness but that will not be done at a team practice and there will be limits.

(2) very good individual ball skills.  Team practice again has almost no impact on this.  Not enough time.  Can your kid receive and make short, mid and long passes quickly (one touch) and accurately?  Can they dribble in traffic with speed?  Are they good with all surfaces of their foot?  Simple starting test -- can they juggle for an unlimited time or not (couple hundred touches at least)?

There really is no substitute to working on your own.  Every good player (and every sport) is already doing that.  The more time and effort you spend -- the better you will get.  It is not too late to start.  But, remember that lots of other kids are doing the same extra work.

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