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[quote=Anonymous]Of course, to the OP, some coaches just want wins. They don't care about development. For example, they like putting a fast, big kid up top who simply outruns the other team.

And no decent developmental club would ever play a kid only 10 minutes a game. Even at the ECNL level, even at U13, the weaker kids play a good 10 minutes each half. And that's when things start shifting and expectations are raised.

Usually if that kid truly remains too far behind the others, they *still* give them that time and give them the fall to catch up. If in the spring, they don't, some clubs will move them to the lower team but continue to allow them to train with the ECNL team during the spring as a chance to re-earn that spot. Others will *continue* to play them to the end of the year and if they still don't catch up, cut them after tryouts.

Again, that is ECNL and 3 years up to give you a comparison.

No decent club plays a U10 only 10 minutes a game. Anyone who thinks that's ok doesn't understand develop. Which is fine. A lot of parents don't and as long as it's not *their* kid, they defend any sort of lunacy.

I hope you find another club for your kid. Some clubs will allow your kid to participate in a practice or 2 to get a feel for how they are and how they fit with the team.

There are some truly good clubs out there. Never feel trapped.

Some clubs that have a good rep are ASA Alexandria. They also have a good futsal program and Barca Academy. Not sure what area you are looking at.   [/quote]

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