So my daughter is 8 years old and she "tried out" for a travel soccer team sponsored by our local pro soccer team, the Richmond Kickers, and Team USA development. I say "tried out" because I think she would have to be hammered or high on meth not to make the team. Objectively, she's a decent soccer player.... but I don't know the sport that well (baseball was my game and while she killed it in tee ball she likes soccer more) and she will get coached by a licensed coach and current/former player for the Kickers. So I saw that as a positive.
Anyway, it seems more structured and professional than the YMCA and some of the local rec leagues. Definitely more serious about developing skills which I like. But she is still only 8. I guess as long as she enjoys it I am cool... but how young did some of you guys start your kids in real competitive sports versus simply rec?
Anyway, it seems more structured and professional than the YMCA and some of the local rec leagues. Definitely more serious about developing skills which I like. But she is still only 8. I guess as long as she enjoys it I am cool... but how young did some of you guys start your kids in real competitive sports versus simply rec?
