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[quote=Anonymous]My understanding of key points on why changing back to the original age groups is being discussed:

1. aligning the age groups with the start and end of the soccer year (Aug 1 thru end of July)
2. more natural alignment with social circles created by schools - (has been suggested this is more important at younger ages and at the recreational level)
3. easier management of the last year of youth soccer where clubs can have challenges managing combined 11th and 12th teams as part of the team graduates out each year and can very greatly
4. for college recruitment allows college coaches when watching teams play to easier understand graduation year instead of having split grad year teams

DA wanted the ability for its national team scouts to see players based on international competition rules (birth year), no other reason.

As a parent my kid benefited in being a DA player with an early month calendar birthday but overall see why changing back should be considered over the long term.  I do know going through the college recruiting process and the rules instituted by the NCAA makes recruiting more messy to manage a team with half the team being one grade under one set of rules and the other half in another grade with a different set of rules.[/quote]

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