For many parents that are tuned into their inner soccer self and their child’s development moving from U6 to U8 can bring a number of questions. Should my child play for a specific league, should they try out for their local academy team, what position will they play are all common questions. Here are three things you should remember as your child moves up to U8.

1. Two years is a big deal, take your dreams and aspirations slow. Most folks will say for your child’s development playing a rec league for the first season of U8 makes sense so that your kid keeps their aggressiveness and confidence.

2. Academy’s are great, but your kid is great because of you. Ask about your local academy and watch their first tryout to get a good sense of what you would be paying for. In my current town, every kids makes the academy team so other than mommy and dad paying there is nothing elite about it.

3. Moving from 3v3 or 4v4 is going to be a BIG adjustment. Get use to it and realize your kid may need too also.

More than anything enjoy the time you have. Right now is fun, it should be fun, there is plenty of time (and you know this as an adult) to be serious.

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