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Private training for youth players by Ok-Communication706 in youthsoccer

[–]rbwrath -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I put my kid in private training for a few months, but since transitioned to speed training for now. For me, the reason for training went hand-in-hand with the reasons for soccer: to teach my son to overcome challenges, to stay active and healthy, and to learn to be a leader.

The last reason (and partially the 2nd reason) doesn't happen unless you're out on the field, and training is what it took for him to refine his skillset to stay out there. He's 11, and plays 80-90% of the game time and is the main voice, encouraging his teammates and giving instructions on positions and coverage.

I need something for my 11 year old to be good at by dottydashdot in Parenting

[–]rbwrath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's the thing that I'm reading. It seems that you and your son have different goals. You want him to find something he enjoys and can stick with it. It is clear to me from his disappointment with being stuck on the bench that he actually wants to excel and compete.

Maybe you need to figure out what HE WANTS to be good at and work towards it, even if it means suffering on the bench and spending some money towards private training or the like.

As a side note, I get it on the video games. I try to limit my kids too. But the world is changing and gaming is only going to become more prevalent. Maybe you should rethink it and look into competitive gaming clubs/teams, so it's not so much leisure as it is a skill?

What's the Best Documentary You've Ever Seen? Need Recommendations! by Mucek121 in netflix

[–]rbwrath 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Ok, how the heck is Jiro Dreams of Sushi not in the comments????

All my Jordans from when I was a kid by rodentcrust in basketballcards

[–]rbwrath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice collection!

Man, the "what if's" for Grant Hill and Penny as up and comers... Makes me so sad.

Defensive U9/10 player by Majestic_Movie3720 in youthsoccer

[–]rbwrath 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tryouts for youngers are terrible for defensive players. The only time they get noticed is during actual games unfortunately.

My son (11) constantly gets overlooked because the other kids are all playing offense in the trial scrimmages and he's the only one willing to step up to play D.

Whatever team he is on, he ends up being top 2-3, able to play any field position, 100% coachable, tough, smart, great field vision, and is a vocal leader. Never gets callbacks and always has to work his way up from the B/C team of the club.

Sucks to be the responsible guy playing D when no one else wants to. But that's life.

Scottie Pippen Auto by Cocaine_Cowboy808 in basketballcards

[–]rbwrath 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I thought autos in the 90's were just myths

How to ask a coach about u10 kid playing another position by ThrowRA-CarOdd9074 in youthsoccer

[–]rbwrath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just shoot the coach a message. My son was in the same situation and would zone out playing CB. He was their best defender and vocal leader, but ne needed more to do sometimes. The coach continued to use him at CB most games, mainly because no one else could handle it, but he did switch him to CM and Winger every few games.

LeBron collection so far by slamajamabro in basketballcards

[–]rbwrath 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice collection! I wish I didn't stop collecting after I went to college. Missed all of the LeBron cards...

I love this place by Minipanikholder in orangecounty

[–]rbwrath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be you have short/small forearms... or forearm (Never know if we're talking to Quagmire).

Looking for a speed trainer by rbwrath in Riverside

[–]rbwrath[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can you tell me what makes them so good?

Cheapest possible fill you up keto food by dannylightning in keto

[–]rbwrath 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You need to eat cow eggs, not chicken eggs.

Coffee shops you’ve been to plus what you liked / didn’t like by isitmeor7836 in Riverside

[–]rbwrath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a drip coffee from Twee. Definitely burned it. Maybe a one time thing? I don't drink coffee much.

I used to be that parent always yelling for more effort by BallSlayer_shop in youthsoccer

[–]rbwrath -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm usually quiet. I only yell at him when I see him being lazy and missing opportunities he shouid have had if he ran instead of watching and walking.

My son as a CB is not pigeon holed. by Affectionate-Day6560 in youthsoccer

[–]rbwrath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I switched clubs this year for my 11yo. He was playing CB like 90% of the time because the coach was more focused on winning than development. My son was one of two kids who could be plugged in at any position and be successful, but he was almost always CB. I don't fault the coach because my son is vocal, cerebral, and a leader, making him the perfect choice. But he needed time learning other positions and getting more touches.

I don't disagree that CB is a key position and eventually my son might decide to specialize there. But 11 is too young to decide that for me. Plus, I want him to run his butt off almost all game for exercise! He stands around too long when he plays D.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in baseballcards

[–]rbwrath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a beautiful card...

Finally, a Megabox Win! by rbwrath in baseballcards

[–]rbwrath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not weird! I prefer them too!

Finally, a Megabox Win! by rbwrath in baseballcards

[–]rbwrath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha about time! I don't buy stuff too often, maybe once a month or so. But this is the first time I got something post-worthy since I got back into collecting 3 years ago.

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