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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fitness over summer is too much wear and tear especially under 13-14 years old.  Kids need time off. Ball mastery for 15-20 min couple times per week and occasional pick up maybe.  Outside that : vacation, swimming, family, anything else but soccer.  [/quote]

So leave in June at fitness level 8 out of 10

Return in August at fitness level 4?[/quote]

Whatever, sure. fitness level goes down a bit in the summer from a soccer standpoint but swimming and beach time is great for the body and mind, and he doesn’t burn out during spring and fall.  Feel sorry for your kid that he has to be like a racing horse all year long.  Even with all the extra conditioning and he’s still statistically very unlikely to play college or pro so maybe take it down a notch.[/quote]

My DD nor anyone else's kid doesn't need to train like a racehorse all summer to do what's required to improve soccer skills 
Its not training for American Ninja or an ultra marathon

What does it take to burn out? I've never seen it in any kid[/quote]

It’s both psychological and physical burnout.  By going all year long you are planting those seeds.  They may not manifest right away or even the next season, but they will down the line.  The kid has to want it deep, deep down for themselves, otherwise you create serious conflict if you push more than a little.  My guess is your kid is working overtime for you more than themself.[/quote]

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