Hi there,

I certainly would be too hasty and rush into a decision. Maybe see if you can get some 121 time with coaches without your child present , then another with your child present ? Communication is so important with challenges like this.

Andy

Hi Simon,

I think giving those boundaries really can help a child focus , and if it is working then so be it ! Grassroots / Academy Football is so important to kids isn’t it ? There are around 5 Million children that play Grassroots every week. Its a huge part of their childhood.

Thanks

Andy

Hi Kate,

One of my children was with a Premier League Academy club at the age of 5 and it was the worst thing ever. I thought it was a great opportunity , and was so excited that he got picked – he used to cry all the way there, and all the way home! He just wanted to enjoy playing football with his friends, not be trained and drilled so young.…

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Hi Eva,

Personally I think Children develop on the football pitch at different times throughout their younger years so there is always the time to naturally catch up . In a years time all might be different. The most important thing is your child is enjoying their football, if it is an elite grassroots environment and your child is struggling…

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