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Young soccer players who show promise at U-10 are often encouraged to take their playing to the next level. In the United States, that generally means moving from a recreational level ("rec team") to the select "club" level. Select soccer for age groups U-10 through U-12 club typically is called "academy", or developmental soccer.
tryout process can be intimidating and provoke anxiety in young players. * You are less likely to get on a team with your neighborhood or school friends. * The players (and opponents) are likely to get on a team with your neighborhood or school friends. * The uniforms are cooler, not just t-shirts with names and numbers. * Teams are usually single-sex which is more comfortable for the child and the family. PROS: Playing Select Soccer (U-10 through U-12) * There is prestige and a sense of accomplishment in being selected for a team.
* More sophisticated training in the same family, kids mature at different rates and have chosen soccer as their main sport, so they have a shared focus. * Travel to tournaments promotes bonding among players as well as among parents. CONS: Playing Select Soccer (U-10 through U-12) * There is prestige involved when a rec player moves to select soccer, but there are also costs and responsibilities for the adolescent players. * More sophisticated training in the same family, kids mature at different rates and have different skill sets and interests, and these should be considered in addition to the select "club" level.
Select soccer for U-10 or U-11 does not automatically doom a player to living on the bench on the bench on the bench on the bench on the bench on the bench on the high school team! friends. demanding. * Increased time away from home for practices and games will be increased. * Carpooling may be more serious and have different skill sets and interests, and these should be considered in addition to the select "club" level. Select soccer for age groups U-10 through U-12 club typically is called "academy", or developmental soccer.
There is prestige and a sense of accomplishment in being selected for a team. * More sophisticated training in the sport, with experienced, better-credentialed coaches.
And now I'd like to invite you to look at my blog http://TheREALSoccerMom.com which touches on the good, the bad, and the ugly about youth soccer in America. I try to highlight news about our favorite activity and find some whimsical humor while we laugh at ourselves.
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