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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, there are lots of kids who play up. Our DS had the opportunity to do so and we declined. We weren't super excited to get into the big fees and increased practice load too early. Instead, we had DS play another year in fun league with kids his age. He played travel following year. I don't think he missed out on much TBH. He's on top team for his club and is still outperforming some of the other kids who did opt to play up (and the moved back down).

So, you know your kid best but I'm just given another perspective of family who opted not to jump in too early. You have so many years of stress ahead of you. Take the easy years while you can.[/quote]

Same position here (with a physically small kid who is now U10 playing up to U11).  There are kids that are HUGE compared to him - yes he is fast, but strength does matter and if he can't keep up it becomes an issue mentally and physically.  He's 6 years old.  There's plenty of time.  
- Mom of talented soccer player now about 60 lbs playing against kids 100+ lbs[/quote]

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