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[Ninja]

This is a common complaint by CP's, My kid should be playing forward. Is your kid in the wrong position or do you agree with your coaches decision?

[nosoupforU]

This is a common complaint by CP's, My kid should be playing forward. Is your kid in the wrong position or do you agree with your coaches decision?

my kid plays every position but keeper, and that definitely is for the best.

[Mufasa]

This is a common complaint by CP's, My kid should be playing forward. Is your kid in the wrong position or do you agree with your coaches decision?

Mufasa don't care as long as kid playing

[Momskick]

I think that most CP's want their child to play forward so that they can have the right to say  my kid got x number of goals...

My DD play defense and even though defense may not score goals  they sure do stop em     She totally loves her position.  Which is always a plus.

[Mufasa]

I think that most CP's want their child to play forward so that they can have the right to say  my kid got x number of goals...

Mufasa think you spot on

[nosoupforU]

I think that most CP's want their child to play forward so that they can have the right to say  my kid got x number of goals...

My DD play defense and even though defense may not score goals  they sure do stop em     She totally loves her position.  Which is always a plus.

you DD should do what mine does, plays up until we get ahead by 2 or 3 then move back to sweeper to prevent other team for getting a lucky one in. Striker and sweeper are very similar positions. My kid grew up in defense, that training made her an awesome striker. But she still loves playing D.

[yote19]

I have moved some of my best forwards back to defensive marking backs.  My defenders become awesome midfielders, but i think the comment that all players must play is vital.  Let them play....Create soccer players who can play and understand all positions.

[SunshineGirls]

You know what some say, "Defense wins games."  I believe it.  My DD plays anywhere she's asked, but if they asked her to play keeper her eyes would pop out!  :shock:   How about another question?:  Do you think kids are individually defensive minded or offensive minded?  My DD asked us that question the other day.

[Mufasa]

You know what some say, "Defense wins games."  I believe it.  My DD plays anywhere she's asked, but if they asked her to play keeper her eyes would pop out!  :shock:   How about another question?:  Do you think kids are individually defensive minded or offensive minded?  My DD asked us that question the other day.

YES! And the confused ones play midfield  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

JK, real answer is no :mrgreen:

[SunshineGirls]

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:

[nosoupforU]

You know what some say, "Defense wins games."  I believe it.  My DD plays anywhere she's asked, but if they asked her to play keeper her eyes would pop out!  :shock:   How about another question?:  Do you think kids are individually defensive minded or offensive minded?  My DD asked us that question the other day.

YES! And the confused ones play midfield  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

JK, real answer is no :mrgreen:

I hate to admit it, but DD says she likes defense because it's less work. AARRGGHHHH,,, what does a parent do Ha ha

[yote19]

It is less WORK--have them play midfield for an entire rounded game.

[Momskick]

Actually my DD really enjoys the position of center back and also midfield.. She just ENJOYS.... it all  

[yote19]

she is turning into a soccer player and not just a defender, midfielder or forward--good for her

[Momskick]

Exactly... Midfielders run their little hinies  :oops:  off.  But you can't tell me that defense is not hard work.. Lets just say that when your mids can't get the job done  thank goodness defense if there   to save the hinies   :lol:  :lol:

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[extremesoccer]

You know what some say, "Defense wins games."  I believe it. quote]

The saying that I like is "offense wins games and defense wins championships"

[nosoupforU]

You know what some say, "Defense wins games."  I believe it. quote]

The saying that I like is "offense wins games and defense wins championships"

better yet; offense sells tickets, defense wins games.

[Victory]

You know what some say, "Defense wins games."  I believe it. quote]

The saying that I like is "offense wins games and defense wins championships"

better yet; offense sells tickets, defense wins games.

Coach always tells DD team that if they can not score on you you can not lose.

[On-the-road-again]

You know what some say, "Defense wins games."  I believe it. quote]

The saying that I like is "offense wins games and defense wins championships"

better yet; offense sells tickets, defense wins games.

Coach always tells DD team that if they can not score on you you can not lose.

DD played defense last year and counted how many times her keeper touched the ball during each game.  If keeper touched the ball too many times, DD wasn't happy.  Coach wants DD somewhere else this season and DD doesn't care, just wants to play.  

I would think it would be beneficial for ALL players to be able to play more than one position.  For those that just want DD or DS to play one position (forward for example), more power to 'em!!  But if, and/or when, someone comes along that plays more than one position and coach feels that the other player is better suited at forward, what will those CPs do then... :shock: :twisted:  ...show why they're crazy?

[Momskick]

Along those lines  I would think that each player should be able to play at least two positions without hesitation... Each player should know what the other positions require.  You never know when you maybe asked to step in or step up in a game.  Like Soup's situation being down one of their star players....

[Dragon]

Some playeers not cut off for mo then 1 or 2 postions, and some just excell at one or 2.  Nice to have a kid play everyone, but not always realistic.  Very few professional players can play "well" every position

If your DD can play mutiple postitions then dat is great.  Dragon would keep lettin her play as many postitions as she wants, BUT when she finds her "ninche" stick to it :mrgreen:

[monday]

Sounds like most of the posters so far have DD that play primarily defense.  Mine does too.   Because it's the job that doesn't sell tickets, maybe the coach should award the defender a captains spot for pride in doing the dirty work.  ha.  I hope most coaches are not making the forward or central mid-fielders captains.  I mean ya gotta have something to be proud of.

[Momskick]

As far as captains go  my dd's team has yet to choose one.  I'm thinking they are waiting for season to start.  As far as selection goes I would think it would be the player that shows the most confidence in herself and to the team.

[PrideNJoy]

I completely trust and have total faith in the my dd's coaches.  Sure I'd love to see her in an attacking role more, but that completely depends on her attitude on the field and her skill set.  Knowing her role in any position is key along with having the ability to perfomrm .  That comes with time. She's fantastic wherever they put her and in time the coaching plan they have for her will bare some kick butt fruit.  

I'm glad our coach told all of us cps at tryouts that our dds will be pushed and put into uncomfortable situations and that we may not like nor understand the thinking behind it!  I love that!

I have all the faith in the world in our two guys and my dd does too.  She loves her team and the game so all is right in the world :-)

[keepermom]

My DD has played all but about 20 minutes in the goal since Dec 2004, and spent half her time there for the year before that.  She just has a natural talent for the position.  It was hard on her for awhile when she became full time keeper becuase she missed playing forward.  But she knows she belongs in the goal.  The way she sees it is that in order for her to play in the field they have to take a player who can play better than her in the field out and put a keeper in the goal who's not as good there as she is.  So the team on the field is significantly weakened.

[cicinho_fan]

I think to be a forward you have to have a lot of confidence (sp?) in yourself as a player. You have to want to score no matter what it takes to do it. It takes a lot of courage to take a player on 1v1.

Some players need to believe that they can do it (forward) and this is where the coach comes in.

If they do not practice playing forward in practice, they cannot be expected to perform well in games and if they are not sucessful, they often will say 'I'm just not a good forward" and think they can only play defense from then on when just a bit more practice, and coach encouragement, they could play forward.

I often moved players all over the field including the GK. When we are 3 goals up, out the gk comes. it was a great incentive for the girls to work as hard as possible in order for the gk to get onto the field. The best part was seeing the GK's smile when she almost scored.

[cheese]

For the 10 minutes my DD plays in a game (when she's not riding the pine) she plays Fwd or Mid.  
Quick, good field presents and not afraid to shoot.  That makes a good forward.

A good defense will make the forwards look good as a good Offense will make the defense look good also.

[monday]

As far as captains go  my dd's team has yet to choose one.  I'm thinking they are waiting for season to start.  As far as selection goes I would think it would be the player that shows the most confidence in herself and to the team.

That's the usual idea that the captains role goes to the "most' deserving player.   On the opposing side of the field I support this,  as it helps our team win if the role doesn't add to team chemistry.

When my DD was in a mid-fielders/forward position,  I said don't accept a captains role if offered.  Don't make this mistake.  It goes to defenders otherwise the team is cursed.  I truly believe it helps the team when a defender is captain because a possible curse was lifted.

My DD had a coach that at a team meeting said he picks the captain out of defense and he wanted the team to know this.  When he picks the player to be captain out of defense, that player is to decline the role and tell him which other player out of defense should be captain.   That way the captain role goes to the team and not a player.    I thought that pretty smart at the time.  

Therefore to all the teams we play: "Please make your forwards captains."    It's a curse before you step on the field.  I'm sure they are most deserving and I truly support your teams giving it to the most deserving forward or mid-fielder.  A great idea.       :lol:

[3teams2many]

For the 10 minutes my DD plays in a game (when she's not riding the pine) she plays Fwd or Mid.  
Quick, good field presents and not afraid to shoot.  That makes a good forward.

A good defense will make the forwards look good as a good Offense will make the defense look good also.

Hi Cheese! Remember me? How are you?  In response to your note about 10 minutes playing time: time to find a new team. If she is going to practice and working hard, she should be playing at least half of the game. Especially pre-season. If they picked her, they should play her. Who cares who is winning and losing at this age, during summer play? It should be about development, especially development of your weakest players!

[kids1st]

I think that most CP's want their child to play forward so that they can have the right to say  my kid got x number of goals...

My DD play defense and even though defense may not score goals  they sure do stop em     She totally loves her position.  Which is always a plus.

My DD plays in the offense most of the time, she is very aware that if she scores the winning goal that the glory is not all hers, it is because her keeper, defense and midfielders gave her the oppurtunity to do what she should do in a game and that is to put it in the back of the net. It takes the whole team to do this!!