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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is a Q4 (U11/U12) and to some degree, I want the decision to be taken out of our hands. Our club told us that they will move everyone to school year, but who knows if it is that strong of a rule, but that is what we were explicitly told, and gives me a little anxiety relief. I really dont know what is in his/ she best interest as they are our oldest sibling and we are learning as we go. He/ She has always played at the highest level and plays at one of the better clubs in the area for when of the better teams in he/ she age group. However, I feel like my kid is growing slower relative to peers, mentally and a bit physically. He/ She isnt necessarily the smallest, middle of the pack, but lacks a level of maturity that I see with others. He/She loves the game and I keep waiting for it to click, but it is really hard. I see the argument that leveling to school year will have them back to where they are in a few years, but could also become a major confidence boost that springs he/she into their teenage years. Also, it seems like there is a lot of benefit for an extra year at 9v9 as he/she isnt making decisions fast enough. I am sharing our story in case there are others feeling a similar way.[/quote]

Your child loves the game.  As long as he / she continues to love the game, they will become a great player.

There are no 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 year old super stars.  The super stars at 15, 16, and 17 are generally not super stars in their 20s.

Love for the game will take them far.  If it doesn’t, he or she had a lot fun and enjoyed the sport![/quote]
After u15 theres injuries, families move, boyfriends/girlfriends, homecoming, parents get tired of driving so far, etc, etc ,etc.

The top players at u13 arent the same at u16. Even the top teams change.

This is why everyone thinks US Soccers process of identifying superstars at u13 and sticking with them + ignoring everyone else is ridiculous.[/quote]thanks very helpful. Sounds like you and the other poster are saying don’t sweat it now and just continue to build the love for the game which makes a lot of sense. I’ve had a few parents tell me recently that they’ve observed that for some kids it’s just about continuing to play and they will rise to the top as they see others filter out. Maybe there is something to be said about that. To the person about recruiting, we are definitely hoping we can pull a few friends over because it is going to be tough. When our kid can’t play with their friends they’ve been playing with for the last few years. Kids adapt and I’m not too worried about it, but it’s definitely nice having a good carpool these days.[/quote]

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