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Playing up an age in youth soccer [pros and cons]


Could 3 on 3 Basketball Be the Best for Youth Players?

My kids can show up in the regular league at age ten and dominate. ... I am a Licensed soccer coach as well and youth soccer coaches are ...

Lesson 4: Youth Soccer Formations | SoccerDrive.com

Below are the advantages and disadvantages of this formation: ADVANTAGES. It provides good width into the attack with players #7 and #11 higher up the field.

The Benefits of Youth Sports in Child Development

Lower school dropout rates · Better overall academic performance and higher GPAs · Up to 40% higher test scores than their counterparts · A statistically higher ...

They're all bunched up! - - Footy 4 Kids

So, as hard as it is for parents to believe, young players learn how to solve problems and be creative while bunched up. These skills actually ...

Pay-to-Play is Good for Soccer and the Harshest Critics are Hypocrites

The standard argument against pay-to-play in America for youth soccer goes along the premise that it's too expensive to play and that it should ...

Playing up an Age Group | CoachHuey.com

D I S points out that most of the competitive teams are loaded with older lighters. I firmly believe players should play at their own age level ...

UNITED STATES YOUTH SOCCER: THE COSTS, CHALLENGES ...

The cost of youth soccer also depends on the age ... SOCCER PLAYERS ARE COLLOASPING FROM HEART PROBLEMS - Its a bigger problem than you think ...

Don't Play Travel Ball: Stay in the Rec League - Jim Hamilton

Your kid isn't going pro (and that's a good thing). The percentages are outrageous. So many kids grow up dreaming, so few put on a big league ...

Do Not Force Youth Players Into Solely One Position

Kids do not get positional play and demanding they stay big or small no matter where the ball is only helps them disregard the principles of ...

What Youth Sports can Learn from Video Games

Enjoyment and the willingness to compete hard go hand in hand. Fun and intrinsic motivation are intertwined. Play beats work every day of the ...

Finding a Solution to the US Soccer Age Group Changes

Everything Will Be Okay In the grand scheme of things, the age group changes are nearly insignificant in making a difference in the success of our players. That ...

Playing up ? The Benefits? Pro's and con's?

The exception to this rule, is the one you stated; tournament play. Tournaments are a great way to see how better and older kids play the game.

Avoid Youth Soccer Burnout- How much Training is too much?

Soccer is a competitive sport. It is why many youth soccer players always train too hard to be the best in the game.

The Pros and Cons of Youth Sports Aren't Only Physical

This is akin to playing the lottery: Don't bank on it. Putting all your eggs in the sports basket is misguided and dangerous for your child's ...

When Should I Let My Child Start Playing Football?

What Are the Pros and Cons of Youth Football? ... Youth football has many proponents, including some members of the medical community. Like other youth sports, ...

Should Youth Soccer Players Dribble More ...or Less? - LinkedIn

Dribble more and the kids have a better touch on the ball and more accurate passes when they do release the ball. Dribble less and the speed of play increases.

Why youth soccer players in America peak early? - ZPro Futbol

There is TONS of studies that show kids who specialize early in sports will run a high risk of burnout or injuries. Young soccer players or any ...

How the Youth Pay-to-Play is Hurting US Soccer

The structure of Youth Soccer in the US is holding back players from reaching their potential. Most kids have to pay significant amounts of ...

A Whole New Ballgame - The New York Times

Technically, when children start playing formal soccer in England — at the age of 6 — the games are not competitive. There is no league ...

Early and Late Bloomers in Youth Sports: Lessons for Parents

When the others catch up physically, they may end up being better players ... The Relative Age Effect Among Elite American Youth Soccer Players. J Sport ...