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[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]

Run from ANY club rushing to 11v11.  It is called development for a reason.  It takes time.  If you are U11 and U12, ask the questions at tryouts so you are not blindsided.

3/4 of the U13 MLS Next I players can't receive and turn under pressure and the games are glorified cross country meets with poor touches.[/quote]

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