One of my children was good enough for his team to play half time in goal and half on the field for most of his soccer career. We were fine with him playing goalie from a young age because we knew that if this was the path he chose, he would be tall enough to continue playing at a high level and was developing the foot skills to play out the back. When his friends were being recruited coaches told them that they would not even bother looking at anyone under 5'10" regardless of vertical jump. But this was awhile ago.
My concern is when I see Ulittles in goal only because their team has not found a taller committed goalie. I see these kids lose development opportunities to play on the field and know that they will most likely be replaced when someone taller comes along.
For those of you currently in the recruiting mode, what are you hearing about the minimum height to be recruited? Both for boys and girls, assuming DII, DIII and NAIA.
My concern is when I see Ulittles in goal only because their team has not found a taller committed goalie. I see these kids lose development opportunities to play on the field and know that they will most likely be replaced when someone taller comes along.
For those of you currently in the recruiting mode, what are you hearing about the minimum height to be recruited? Both for boys and girls, assuming DII, DIII and NAIA.