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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is your goal for your kid?

I mean, seriously. What is the end game here? Do they love this sport and want to make it their one true calling? Does this kid have the genetic disposition to play college-level sports? Were you a college-level athlete? Just what is your goal is with soccer?

I ask because this will determine so much of the answer. If you are seeking to take this to a high level, than by say 12 years old you are talking a minimum 3 or probably 4 practice sessions per week, one game per week, and probably one day of fitness or private coaching, along with a Summer camp. By 14 this will be their only sport. 
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I’d like to echo this poster’s thoughts. I would probably jump in and do a low level travel for the first year — just to get his feet wet. After you’ll need to decide how to best approach it. My DS is 13 and wants to play pro. We know he probably won’t. Statistically it’s stacked against him. But we are able to afford giving him an academy style experience and I like spending the time with him in the car and while traveling so we do it!

But ultimately if he wants to get very serious , he will do a minimum of 3 session a week with club and one game. Then you need to add a private trainer. It’s very very important because club training won’t be enough for him to develop technically. I wouldn’t do athletic training until 14, but you’ll also want to get him closer to  a Club Champions League/ ECNL-RL team and then an ECNL or MLS next team. You can look these up. He will need to make a conscious decision to get really good — quick. But just make sure he is having fun. It’s all about the fun for them. [/quote]

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