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[quote=Anonymous]It's normal in my experience (across several clubs in the DMV) for all kids on the team to generally play at least half of every game, unless there was some issue (illness, missed practices, showing up late, or discipline problems during training).

As for playing different positions at 9 years old, it varies. Some teams/clubs seem to focus on slotting kids into their "best" positions and playing them that way; other teams rotate more mechanically.

In my experience, my kids have either generally been identified as "defensive" players or "offensive" players and moved around a bit within those broad categories. For example, my offense-minded player will play striker, winger, midfielder while my defense-minded player will play center back, wingback, and occasionally midfield.

I agree with everyone else that it sounds like this club is not treating your kid fairly, and I would look for another club.

Name the club, btw so other parents can be aware of this practice.[/quote]

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