The Brag Thread

My Daughter scored twice in National Cup 2018 and played the field up through first half of Semi then saved 5/7 pks;in Semi(3/3) and Finals 2/4.
My daughter was only keeper boys and girls not to give up a goal in Far West 2018.
 
Mystery Train said:
My kid played up 2 age groups for a U17 team when she was technically U15, and it did absolute wonders for her in terms of preparing her for HS ball and elite level players on the size and speed scale. Highly, highly recommend it. Good luck to her!
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My kid is currently playing up 2 years (u16 --> U18). He got to guest and play down a year (U17) over the summer. On the boys side, the jump from U13/14 to U16 is huge because puberty and skills are improving. The U18's and U19's are now blasting the ball. Its fun to watch. If the kid has the size and skills, I recommend playing up. The only down side is the social aspect. The kid needs to be able to hang with the olders.

Fortunately (or unfortunately) my 15 year old is a foul month little b@$!@rd that teaches sailors the finer points of cursing in an online extension course, so he keeps up pretty well. The boys on the team have accepted him, probably due to the fact he even has an imaginary girlfriend that is 8 weeks pregnant.
 
Mine didn't have anything to do in the first half of a game today so they put him on the field at striker with a you must connect 5 passes before you score rule and all our defenders on offense. He had an "even the keeper" scored moment with additional SOG and 2 assists. Afterwards he went up to the opposite keeper and told him "it wasn't your fault man...you did great out there but there were too many SOGs".
 
With about 3 minutes remaining... PK save to keep it 3-2.
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The game that turned my son into a goalkeeper!

Here is a YouTube clip of my son in a preseason U12 tournament. He always had a propensity for playing in goal, but after the penalty kick shoot out, it solidified his decision.

 
Keeper07 said:
We’re a bit late for this but my dd and I wanted to give props to the g07 keeper from DV7. We saw her play right before our game against surf. Great keep, character, and presence on the field.
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That’s awesome that you would put that out there praising her and giving her props! Keepers have it rough out there and any positive comments mean so much to them. I’m not familiar with DV7 but sounds like theyre a lucky club to have her
 
I’m new to this forum and I love reading all about your keepers and hearing about their successes on this thread!

A little brag for my keeper—she was selected to try out in the ODP pool. She has tryouts this weekend. She’s among about 75 or so other athletes that were selected in all of Southern California, and I’m sure there will be a handful of other keepers there competing for the spot. I’m a nervous wreck for her! Amazing opportunity for her and honor just to try out. Hope she does her best :)
 
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