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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would say you'd want to get your kid in at U14 at the latest.  But your kid has to have better than average speed, foot skills and decision making.  And hopefully your kid has made it through puberty which helps but not absolutely necessary.  I know my DS's U13 coach favors bigger kids over smaller ones as the coach is bringing bigger kids to tryout, but it's a fine line doing this cause they might make a difference now cause of their size, but when all the boys get through puberty they might just be average players.  Your kid will have to stand out at the tryouts and make an impact on the game.  If that's not happening the coaching staff won't look your way.[/quote]

Lol. It was U16 (late Bday) before my oldest had his first major growth spurt.  Unfortunately, we grow late.  It does help my kids develop their mind and footskills because of that disadvantage and to be tough.  Sometimes the disadvantage ultimately will turn into a major advantage down the road if they hang in the game.  The physical ones masked a lot of deficiency getting by with just size for years.[/quote]

Totally agree, my kid is in that situation now, quick, great foothills, great decision making, can create on his own, ambidextrous left and right and was a big impact in U12 in 9v9 smaller field and was smallest on his team.  Come U13 11v11, bigger field, kids hitting puberty early and he's the smallest on the field, new position and he's not making an impact as much.  I know when gets through puberty which will probably be very late he will stand out again if he continues to play after getting through that growth spurt.

I just think U14 at the latest is where you need to tryout for ECNL/MLS Next to see where your kid really stands against the competition. And help your kid figure out what they need to do to standout and i.pact the game.

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