I was recently reflecting on soccer a bit - the expense of club soccer - my kids development - and looking at what happens in high school. I've got multiple kids in programs and one about to graduate - here are my observations/conclusions.
- The expectations I had when I was a younger were off base - spent way too much time thinking my kid was the next big thing.
- Fact is many kids including kids on his team that went to Revs - eventually ended up being role players on high school team or stopped playing.
- High School Soccer is a joke - quality is simply not there - kick run and run people over. It isn't the Holy Grail - and few people have an interest beyond parents and people who know the kids.
What does this mean? Well, above all, make sure your kid is HAVING fun and that he or she ENJOYS the club they belong to!!! If they're happy, you're in a good place! If you think they would be happier somewhere else - get your kid there no matter what soccer boards say or other parents.
So make sure you get the most for your money and that your kid has fun!
The best thing to come from club soccer is confidence and friendships - some they get from being on teams but really most comes from time spent with you on Sat/Sundays at the games - learning to win/lose and all else that comes with it.
That's my take!
- The expectations I had when I was a younger were off base - spent way too much time thinking my kid was the next big thing.
- Fact is many kids including kids on his team that went to Revs - eventually ended up being role players on high school team or stopped playing.
- High School Soccer is a joke - quality is simply not there - kick run and run people over. It isn't the Holy Grail - and few people have an interest beyond parents and people who know the kids.
What does this mean? Well, above all, make sure your kid is HAVING fun and that he or she ENJOYS the club they belong to!!! If they're happy, you're in a good place! If you think they would be happier somewhere else - get your kid there no matter what soccer boards say or other parents.
So make sure you get the most for your money and that your kid has fun!
The best thing to come from club soccer is confidence and friendships - some they get from being on teams but really most comes from time spent with you on Sat/Sundays at the games - learning to win/lose and all else that comes with it.
That's my take!
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