Yeh, I know. As fun as it may be, its hard when the team doesnt win at all. Then it's not so fun anymore. My team is made up of castoffs from other teams. The players no one wanted. When we first started playing last fall we were being blasted 8-0. I have taken them to all of the tournaments I could, spring soccer, etc. We can now play gold level kids and not get blown out. But it's hard.
How would you motivate a kid like that? Every challenge, tackle, goal, etc? Would you offer him monetary compensation? I know parents who offer $20/goal. I would just be happy if he moved and didnt just stand there.
We are playing u11 but 8 of my players are 2002 born (should be 2001). My son was born at the end of 2001 (dec 19) so he's quite young. You would be amazed how big some of these kids we play are. I guess it's quite intimidating for some.
How would you motivate a kid like that? Every challenge, tackle, goal, etc? Would you offer him monetary compensation? I know parents who offer $20/goal. I would just be happy if he moved and didnt just stand there.
We are playing u11 but 8 of my players are 2002 born (should be 2001). My son was born at the end of 2001 (dec 19) so he's quite young. You would be amazed how big some of these kids we play are. I guess it's quite intimidating for some.