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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid plays for a big academy. He is on the 3rd team (out of 5). Team did terrible in the Fall season (finished 7th out of 8 teams). Many games we didn't cross the midfield. The academy has decided to sign the team up to play a year up this Spring to prepare them for 11 a side in the Fall. I cannot wrap my head around this decision. I believe half the team will not finish the season playing this sport due to frustration or injury. At the tail end in the Fall, the team played a year up in a tournament and managed to lose every game including the consolation game in a lopsided manner. 
When I have asked the administrators what is the thought process, they tell me that at this age results dont matter and that its good for the kids to face high level competition. 
The situation seems insane to me. Any thoughts?[/quote]

We are definitely operating fast and loose with 'academy'

That aside, the fact you're completely consumed with team performance over your kid's individual development means whatever team he's on won't make much of a difference [/quote]

Team cannot cross the mid field most games...Explain to me as a toddler how anyone can someone flourish under those conditions. Asking for a friend...[/quote]

What age is this?
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Whatever age, as a team and coach they sound out of their depth

Yes, adversity is good and required, but there needs to be occasional rewards for effort 
One thing the coach should do is set in game goals and benchmarks that has nothing to do with the scoreboard.

Also playing strong teams of same age is as good as playing up for competition [/quote]

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