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Dizneydawn-
Thanks for the interesting reply. Your son sounds like he's a natural talent. Goalie, too! Cool. Sounds like he is well on his way to a successful career.
I like your idea about the video camera - never thought about that. My eldest son is a field player. Loves midfield, but is fortunate enough to be able to play forward and defense. So he's a good utility player. Played defense in the high school state tournament when the usual right defender got suspended from the team for taking someone's ADHD med. It was definately a shining moment for my son when he had to step in and play two complete games from start to finish in a position he doesn't normally play. For a small state, our high school teams are pretty competitive. He got a lot of positive feedback from the coaches, so I am hoping that his off season and junior year are successful.
Sounds like he is off to a fantastic start..and yes...a video camera is a neccessity..wish i had one...they want to see them often before they will invite them to a camp...plus he may decide to play in a college not local and most coaches only recruit by word of mouth or who they see...start looking now into camps at colleges...go the summer before his junior year...and that way you have 2 summers to get yourself together not be stressed city like I am right now...
The other thing...do not let him push himself if he is injured...they want a full health background...any major ACL/MCL etc..injuries may cause them to not look at him twice!
The other thing is that try and make sure he is weight lifting and eating a well balanced diet...and sit-ups like crazy! Treyner wishes he was in better shape...they do over 1000 sit ups a day and the work outs are made to make you hurl...they want strong guys who won't be pushed around on the field...
Like I said...I envy his excitement now...Treyner did not decide on soccer until his senior year for college. Your son has much better chances than Treyner had to go places if he can get his stuff together now...if that is what he wants...
I wish you well and we will have to be rooting each other on this summer!
