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[quote=Anonymous]We're dealing with individuals. Grade is a factor but not determinative. This west coast team gets into this nuance well:

1. Players already playing with their school classmates

In some cases, the new guidelines would place a player into a younger age group even though they are already in an older school grade and have been training and competing with that peer group. For these players, remaining with their classmates can support confidence, social comfort, and consistency in their development environment. This exception helps avoid unnecessary disruption for players who are already well-established within an older cohort.

2. Some top contributors/starters on A teams

Some players who are key contributors on A teams may be considered to play up when it is determined that the higher level of challenge better supports their development. These decisions are made thoughtfully, in consultation with the player and family, and are guided by our coaches based on performance, readiness, and long-term growth—not simply age or short-term results. Importantly, no player will be required to play with an older grade; top players may always choose to play in their newly defined age group if that is the best fit for them.

In all cases, exceptions are limited and handled individually. Our goal is to balance alignment with U.S. Soccer’s guidelines while making development-focused decisions that put players in the best environment to thrive. If you believe your child may fall outside of these two situations, we encourage you to reach out and start a conversation with our coaching staff. While exceptions are limited, we’re always open to thoughtful discussions centered on what’s best for a player’s development.

AND

The new two-year age group structure will not negatively impact college recruiting. College coaches evaluate players based on their performance, development, and potential—not the exact age grouping of their club team.

https://www.eastsidefc.org/agegroups

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