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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DD is in second grade and a few of her friends are playing club soccer. I am trying to understand why you would do this with kids their age? I am not opposed to sports but it seems too intense for their developmental stage. Is the goal a scholarship?[/quote]

This thread has gone off the rails, but to answer OP, for most the goal is not a scholarship. For most, the goal is just a more enjoyable experience and the cost is not that big of a deal. I agree second grade is very premature, but yes by 5th/6th grade most families who can afford travel/club sports have moved to that. [/quote]

What people are missing is that second-grade club soccer is not TRAVEL soccer.  It is different than 5th/6th grade club soccer.  There are no hotels or long drives.  Second-grade club soccer is development-focused.  The majority of "games" are played within the club in a small area with less players to maximize ball touches. The benefit of starting young is that you get more practice, games, and better coaches. A good club prioritizes teaching young kids to play right and have fun so that the kids love the game and want to keep playing as long as possible.  [/quote]

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