Dear Care and Feeding: Is my family really supposed to drop everything to accommodate a soccer game?
I have some pretty strong opinions about this since I’ve coached youth sports for years. Unless a kid is a prodigy from a talent and maturity standpoint, they should not be playing on an 8-and-under team as a 5-year-old. I definitely wouldn’t sign my kid up for that if I were you, but we’ll get to what you should do in the future momentarily.It seems like your son falls into the 99.9 percent of 4-year-olds who run around aimlessly on sports fields across the country.
Recreational teams are usually reserved for kids who just want to have fun. Teamwork is emphasized and the coaches ensure every child has a turn regardless of skill level as they learn the game. This is exactly the kind of league your son should be a part of.It seems obvious to me that you need to get your son out of this particular league and find another one more suitable for his age and skill level,you decide to stick with soccer.