Q: FAQ: Soccer in the DFW area seems very competitive. My son is so young, in my opinion, for this kind of playing pressure but he loves soccer. What do you suggest?
A: First of all, soccer should always be FUN. If at such young ages soccer is not fun the parents need to evaluate their style of approach, their child’s personality and the coaching staff. We communicate with you what we observe in your child in terms of soccer traits {for more on this, please read our age chart overview and its categories}. Many children are beginning competitive soccer at an earlier age. This is not necessary to be competitive or successful later on – in fact, you reduce the risk of burnout and loss of investments by all parties, if you do not promote the game beyond your child’s interest. We often recommend that younger children {<6 years of age} get a set of private individual lessons and then practice those for a few years until your child is older and has continued to express an interest in the sport of soccer.
All of North Texas is a major hub for competitive soccer. This is excellent in terms of training opportunities and advancement for your child, should he/she elect the soccer route for later years.
For more FAQ and answers by age category I recommend you read more under the category ‘Development.’