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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At what age do the promotions and demotions happen the most? We are in the U14 boys level and several B team players have hit their growing spurt and are obviously moving ahead of the A team players in both skill and athleticism. [/quote]

Let's see...never.

My kid was a late grower.  He turned 15 in October is U16 and shot up a good 7 inches since last March.  I have seen several of the really technical players reaching height late and the teams don't adjust.  My kid has gained speed from the height as well.  Some of the kids that used to be a lot taller than him are looking up to him and 5 steps behind.  He always outmatched them in touch and skill.

US Club soccer doesn't switch rosters much at all year to year, no matter how players change.  Just my experience with 3 kids and many nieces and nephews (pre-teens and teens) playing soccer all over the DMV.[/quote]

It would probably be more convincing if you were talking about a kid you had no interest in. I too think my boy is playing much better than others (He is 06 on 04 teams). There are better skilled players, but none are as impactful as he is. Rare does the goal get scored on his side of the field. That said, I know I'm very biased.

Also, it isn't just about the skills. They have to understand the system, which gives an advantage to those already on the team. Finally, knowing your teammates also allows one to look better....Anticipating where to be matters as to who has the ball and what that person usually does with it.[/quote]

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