Who doesn't need a goal keeper?

MyDaughtersAKeeper said:
Darn it, my kid is only 5'3". Wait a second ... she is only 12. Maybe still some hope.
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You probably know this, but I'll mention it. Girls (unlike boys) stop growing about 2 years after the onset of puberty. In the case of my 12 year old girls ... 5'4" at 12/13 was it. The typical growth spurt happens at the onset and slows/stops once the monthly visitor becomes regular.
 
Great topic it made me curious enough to look at D1 college rosters please see below. Seems to me height is not everything our goalie trainer is 5'1" Evelyn is now playing for the University of Hawaii they have her listed at 5'8" this is a typo she is the little one top row.she always tells my kids technique is most important height is just a bonus. Check out college Links below

http://hawaiiathletics.com/roster.aspx?path=wsoc

http://www.uclabruins.com/roster.aspx?path=wsoc

http://m.usctrojans.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/usc-w-soccer-mtt-mobile.html

http://www.gostanford.com/roster.aspx?path=wsoc

http://www.lmulions.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/loyo-w-soccer-mtt.html

http://www.calbears.com/roster.aspx?path=wsoc

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/w-soccer/2016-17/roster

http://www.pepperdinewaves.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/pepp-w-soccer-mtt.html

http://www.ucirvinesports.com/sports/w-soccer/2016-17/roster
 
MWN said:
You probably know this, but I'll mention it. Girls (unlike boys) stop growing about 2 years after the onset of puberty. In the case of my 12 year old girls ... 5'4" at 12/13 was it. The typical growth spurt happens at the onset and slows/stops once the monthly visitor becomes regular.
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TMI
 
2keepersandadefender said:
My two crazy kids love to play between the sticks and don't have a desire to be anywhere else. My daughter is 6'0" and my 13 year old son just passed me at 5'6". I have never talked them into the position but I have tried to talk them out of it a time or two. It is exciting to watch an amazing save and just as rewarding to teach your child to not take a goal personally but to learn from it.
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So true!!!!! "You can't do anything about the one that got past but you can mess up on the one in the future because your are focused on the past." A life lesson at the same time!
 
Nice to hear from other keeper parents. What age group is your keeper? How many years have they played the position? Do they play a 2nd position?

My daughter is an '04 (plays mostly '03 but will guest play '04). This is her 5th year as a GK and also plays midfield (this has helped her distribution from the GK position and confidence with play backs).

Would love to see some highlights if you have them, nothing better than a clip of a great save.
 
NorCal said:
Nice to hear from other keeper parents. What age group is your keeper? How many years have they played the position? Do they play a 2nd position?

My daughter is an '04 (plays mostly '03 but will guest play '04). This is her 5th year as a GK and also plays midfield (this has helped her distribution from the GK position and confidence with play backs).

Would love to see some highlights if you have them, nothing better than a clip of a great save.
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I have two sons who play, my 2005 is a Left Back and my 2003 is a Keeper. My oldest has been playing GK exclusively going on his fourth club season. He played other positions back in the AYSO days, but keeper has always spoken to him. Plus, he has always been a tall kid, right now at 13 he is 5"11, and has a very high pain tolerance, so he takes the hits and keeps on ticking. So he is a coach's dream. His whole club career, he played 2 years up. For this season, we finally brought him down to his proper age group, and walked right on to a Premier team because the need for a quality goalie was that high. Even at that level.

A couple of years ago he attended a Galaxy ID camp. There was a good 100-150 kids there. He was the ONLY keeper. One! Another kid mentioned to us that he wanted to play at goal, but his dad told him he should be on the field. While I understand how excruciating it can be at times being a keepers parent, the demand is so much higher. I was surprised how many parents discourage it. Maybe because they want the kid on the field who scores and gets the glory? Or maybe its just too painful to watch, I don't know.

If my boys continue their soccer careers and have a shot at playing in college, Id be lying if I said I didn't think my GK son had a much better chance than my Left back. GK's stand out. If they can handle the incredible pressure, and pain, they are a high commodity.
 
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