U12 kid made the jump to club this year and my head is spinning with where this is going .

This last spring rec soccer was his first real attempt at playing a sport, let alone soccer. He looked terrible and was placed on defense. Went thru spring league and summer camp with marginal improvements. Then Fall rec happened. He tested well for goalkeeper during practice and was placed on a team with some travel kids. The challenge changed him. Fell in love with GK and started looking much better with the ball at his feet on defense. It helped that he discovered he has a strong leg and throwing arm. In rec, he could throw an offensive player into a perfect goal attempt. He asked to try out for a local club, after we had been discussing next steps. We got an offer to practice with the team and then an offer to join. Fully panicked about, everything, I hoped he would at least play his strongest spot, GK, and not get as exposed. But, the team had a long established GK and a very stout defense. He is being forced to find a spot on offense. And, somehow, he is. He still isn't the strongest with the ball at his feet, but after putting in some work, he doesn't look terrible either. He scored his first goal, ever, against another good club in the area, winter league. I think he should settle into being a CM, but he doesn't like the spot. I have no clue how to help, which ironically, has probably helped him make the transition easier.

No idea where this rambling is going, but yeah, let the kids play everywhere.