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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Soccer coach here-

At this age, your player needs to become excellent on the ball. A lot of times as you see in older teams, players who were midfielders will be molded into a defender. Players who played as a defender when they were young will get phased out simply because they aren't good enough on the ball. Your player can have the edge if they continue to play in defense but they have to be extremely technical. [/quote]

? for Soccer Coach -   Have a young U12 player Center Back on top team (by any external measure - gotsoccer, major tourn).   Had a gap in development (major health issues - missed time on the ball in U10/U11). As they slowly returned, they naturally fell in to center back for every minute of each game (coach style) bc they are athletic, mentally tough, good read on ball & speed/play of players.   However, feel they have a weaker technically from team mates -  from gap in touches.  In situations, like this - still possible to fill that technical gap?

For what it's worth, come from athletic family with lots of college athletes but not in soccer , kid definitely has that athleticism -  but definitely a parent who is not soccer smart or pretends to be.  . . .  :lol: .    [/quote]

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