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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Alright everyone.  This is the most challenging part of managing an aspiring youth player.  As people grow, their agility changes.  A kid could be a beast and then add an inch of growth in a short time - and boom.  Fast forward to a longer time frame - growth could be much greater as with my daughter.  She grew 5" in 14 months.  Ouch.

The Osgood knee pain was unbearable but became something she played with as long as she could tolerate.  Yes....ice, rest, etc....plenty of stretching as able.  On and on....but be ready for heel pain too.  Any of these pains could change your players running style and cause a secondary injury.  Be patient.

The challenge of a parent is the "missing out" seeing your kid not play and pushing return too fast.

1.  Talk to your podiatrist as well and make sure they are getting the support they need running in cleats and alleviating any pressure pains

2. https://www.ussoccer.com/bendthecurve/webinars - check out the webinar on periodization and load monitoring.  The others are good too but this study highlights that the #1 thing to do is to maximize technical training and touches prior to a player reaching his/hers PHV (Peak Height Velocity).  The more a player grows, the more challenging technical mastery becomes.  The players with the best agility and technique master this before they peak in growth.  Girls peak sooner.

3.  http://www.recognizetorecover.org/#us-soccers-comprehensive-player-health-and-safety-program

I hope this helps.

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My son grew 10” inches in the same amount of time !  5’1” to 6’1”.  It was brutal on his knees, hips, groin, etc.  He also filled out on his frame, muscles/thickness.[/quote]

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