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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^ he’s been in the same position, no waivering, for 2 years now.

At 10 and 11 years old that’s detrimental to development.  Other teammates play 1/2 the game up front: 1/2 in the back.  He only plays center D.  I am only thinking about increasing versatility, especially when coupled with physical attributes down the road.  When it’s not fun for him, his play ultimately suffers.[/quote]

But that's not what your original post said.  You referred to him moving to mid-field in a tie game and scoring...  so he isn't only playing D.  If it's been 2 years, then he was a "prolific goal scorer" at U10.  Would you be as upset if he was pigeonholed as a striker?

At U12, your child should be able to go to the coach and ask what, if anything, he needs to do to get some time at another position.  If the answer is that they need him at CB to win games, you should run away from the club.  If the answer is specific to how that position will make him a better player, then you need to decide whether you or the coach are a better judge of what is good for your player.  And if the coach's explanation doesn't matter and your kid is just unhappy, just move on.

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Thanks.  The underlying answer is winning games as that is where he is every tournament and 99% of games. I am under no illusion this is about his individual development. He has repeatedly asked and advocated for himself- but there is only so many times you can do that without coming off as disrespectful or subordinate.  I told him ultimately he has to respect the coach’s decision.  He is team captain.

We will stick it out this year, but if it continues the same will look around this spring.

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That's your answer. Any club/coach that openly admits that they are making decisions based on winning at U12 is not prioritizing development. Run from this coach/club[/quote]

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