re: coaching u7 boys

I have coached my kids for several years now and we are u12 this year.

all kids are going to have their strengths and you will want to play them there most of the time but dont typecast a kid in one position. If anything moving them around will let them learn the field a little more and understand the roles of the positions. I have found that some of the girls have ended up asking to go back to their positions where I want them to play anyway. But this at least lets them learn this.

Do not play anyone at goalie full time. I still dont at age 11. All this will do is get them out of soccer eventually. You will need to find someone else who wants to do it even if it means you lose a game. Your goal should be for them to improve and develop their love of the game. It doesnt matter if you win or lose at that age.