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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a youth travel coach, I've seen several short GKs display natural ability and also ENJOYMENT at the position.  GK'ing just isn't if they can touch the crossbar, but:
- command of the backline
- restricting angles
- distribution

Now, once you get beyond youth leagues you'll find a more competitive population writ large at every position.[/quote]

absolutely agree, coach here as well. Command of backline worth its weight in gold. I love kids who I can see growing up to be a future 5th grade teacher, got that big mouth and bossiness about them.[/quote]

True, and once kids are competing for slots at a high level, both boys and girls, there will be tall kids who also have those attributes competing with short kids with those attributes.  if you don’t have the height, you have to be significantly better than the taller kids in all the other attributes to get a look. Which is why the few short pro keepers have exceptional skills. 
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