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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH is a coach of a competitive team. A parent let him know about a similar situation. He did not give the child a “special treatment “but it did help him understand why it seemed like the kid was aloof or didn’t want to be there half the time. What was thought to have been an attitude problem, really wasn’t.  It certainly helped. DH also try the kid in a different position with more action and it worked out much better for this kid. [/quote]

Thanks. Part of the problem with his old team is that the coach pigeon holed him as a defender, where he often lost focus.  He tried out for the new team that plays in a higher division as a forward and was great.  The team is plays a nationally competitive schedule and the last thing I want to do is jeopardize his spot because he’s worked so hard to get it, and his identity is all wrapped up in this sport and it is his main source of confidence right now, especially when certain subjects in school are such a struggle. [/quote]

I am the previous PP whose daughter plays soccer competitively. I totally understand where you are coming from when you say his identity is wrapped up in the sport. My DD struggles in school and sports have been so instrumental in building her confidence. Keep in mind, if he stays with the sport, coaches will have different ideas about positions. My daughter has had to play as both a defender and and a forward over the years. You can communicate with the coach and it might help them understand him better, but it won’t guarantee they will keep him on the team. It’s hard, but this is a time when you may need to step back and see how it plays out. Private coaching can help. My DD also started running distance in track and that gave her another place she was successful. And it’s hard to lose focus in competitive races! [/quote]

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