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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I have a DS that is like you're describing. A natural athlete, plays various sports etc.

We haven't pushed at all.  We're in rec leagues only.  He asks to sign up for stuff with his school friends and if we can make it happen, we do.

There's this other kid on one of his soccer teams that is not as athletic as DS, and that was very clear a year ago when they were playing together.

That kid's dad arranged for a coach to work 1:1 with him.

Now, that kid is easily as good as my DS, if not better.

I'm sure the kid loves soccer and loves to play!  But the parents are making the decision to invest in the "extras" that will make a difference in a highly-competitive area.

Now I'm stuck wondering if we're doing the wrong thing by being chill, especially since DS is only 6!![/quote]

Good one!  I totally thought your post was serious until I got to the last line!  LOL[/quote]

Why do you think it's a joke? It's not!

I don't have illusions that he'll be in the MLS, but I'd like him to be able to play a sport in high school if he chooses.  He's not redshirted with a summer birthday, so he's already on teams with kids a year older than he is.

It feels like, as a parent, his self-motivation and love of soccer will not be enough.  If he wants to be good, he'll need parents (aka us) to start pushing travel, getting individual coaching etc.[/quote]

OMG you are too much. I'm guessing the PP assumed you were joking because who seriously thinks they can assess another child's athleticism by seeing them play rec soccer at he age of five???  Can you also tell which kids are likely headed to the ivy leagues? I'm embarrassed for you that you were being serious. LOLOL[/quote]

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