Caveat, this is not a hate thread and I'm genuinely trying to understand the development aspect of the game.
The team my kid plays on I have no complaints we've been a part of this club for a few years now. Coaching staff are 100% paid not volunteers and their openness and passion has fostered a great environment for my kid (as well as the team) to develop and play with confidence.
The league is at a sufficiently challenging level given my kid's abilities. At a U13 level, the kids all move to the 'big' field with 11 a side. The coach has decided for the style of football they want to implement - play from the back, possession focused style, they want my kid to be a CB given a 4-3-3 setup.
On a curve compared to the rest of the team, I feel my kid's strength is in his 1st touch, dribbling, good vision and play off the ball, passing and pace (not the fastest but top 3). I personally feel he could be a better fit with a more offensive minded role. You know, given my experience as an award winning FIFA 2019 manager, but 100% unqualified real world ball boy.
My fear is the kid being type casted and lose development opportunities in other positions. Is this a legitimate concern or should I shut up and enjoy the ride?
Someone having gone through this please fill me in on theirs (or their offspring's) development journeys. Would love to learn and understand more. Much appreciated.
The team my kid plays on I have no complaints we've been a part of this club for a few years now. Coaching staff are 100% paid not volunteers and their openness and passion has fostered a great environment for my kid (as well as the team) to develop and play with confidence.
The league is at a sufficiently challenging level given my kid's abilities. At a U13 level, the kids all move to the 'big' field with 11 a side. The coach has decided for the style of football they want to implement - play from the back, possession focused style, they want my kid to be a CB given a 4-3-3 setup.
On a curve compared to the rest of the team, I feel my kid's strength is in his 1st touch, dribbling, good vision and play off the ball, passing and pace (not the fastest but top 3). I personally feel he could be a better fit with a more offensive minded role. You know, given my experience as an award winning FIFA 2019 manager, but 100% unqualified real world ball boy.
My fear is the kid being type casted and lose development opportunities in other positions. Is this a legitimate concern or should I shut up and enjoy the ride?
Someone having gone through this please fill me in on theirs (or their offspring's) development journeys. Would love to learn and understand more. Much appreciated.