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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]my son (U9) was placed on the weaker team since he joined the club last fall but he was playing forward. he got some injuries by the end of last season that impacted his performance. he was put to defense during the winter and now the spring season starting, and it continues to be that way. he wants to get back to the forward position and go to the stronger team because he simply has beat each one of them and scored against the stronger team while leading the weaker team. he is fast and aggressive and good with shooting, and he is one of the top players. i have talked to the coach. he said playing defense in the white team will do my son good so he can learn to survey the field. but the white team is so weak that it simply makes my son unmotivated to play his best. :  [b]It is an honor to anchor the team, to be honest.  And you anchor the team with a strong center back or center midfielder.[/b]

is this a rule that once you take the scholarship you have to do something for the club such as babysitting the weak team?   [b]No, this usually has nothing to do with anything.[/b]

also it seems the coach wants to put the strongest player, my son, in the back, and put the weakest in the front. does this make sense? [b]Usually, you never place the strongest player at striker if the rest of the team can't support the striker. Most coaches build the team from the defense to the front.[/b]

they haven't got any new players in since we joined, and it seems the weak team is going to stay as it is. i don't know how long we need to put up with this, but to leave the club and rescind the scholarship seems to be unwise. it's really hard to decide what to do. [b]Unfortunately, the second team can have a lot of discontent the 1st few years.  That is where they put the lesser skilled players, the better players get frustrated and leave, the coaching turn-over is higher.  Honestly, I would stick it out and participate in the club's tryouts again (they should be soon for most clubs) and see what team you get for next year.  Also, it's hard to switch clubs and get moved up to a higher team from a lower team at times.[/b]

anyone has done this could give any suggestions?  [b]I would stick it out and try for a better team next year at your current club.  Trust me, you son is getting better training as the center back than striker on a weaker team and he is getting a lot of value for development.  It would be more frustrating for him to sit up top at striker and hardly receive the ball....we've been there, and that sucks. [/b][/quote]

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