Anonymous wrote:My boy is desperate to join a travel team (or ADP). He has not been on a team, but pre-mid-March had been taking workshops and classes with Arlington Soccer, ST J classes, etc. A few coaches recommended he join a team, because they found him "good". The plan had been to try out in May. Now, of course, the official tryouts have been cancelled. Players his age are directed to complete an interest form online, which we did weeks ago and never heard back from anyone. Should I try to email his age group coach? Are they even working? Are they overwhelmed? Are they waiting for Phase 2 to start reaching out to kids to schedule informal tryouts?
Another concern is I feel he has lost some skill over the past few months... Is that true for all players? What can we do to prepare? Watch videos, practice?
Please tell me how to get my son on travel or ADP team for the fall - he loves soccer and has potential according to some former coaches. I know nothing about it and it is hard to find people to learn from during this time... Thank you!
aside from truly special talented kids, yes everybody has lost a step or touch. just hit up arlington and tell them you want to play. most important thing at these age, is to play and it doesn't matter what level of team they're too young. find out first if he loves the game.