My kid is a very silly kid. In practice he is silly to the point where he is a distraction to the other kids and he doesn't listen to the coach very well and I can tell it gets on the coaches nerves sometimes (I've coached him too and it gets on my nerves - he can be very disruptive and it causes other kids to follow suit). It's not like there are a bunch of kids like this... he's pretty much the only one. He hasn't been diagnosed with ADHD. If I recall correctly I asked his pediatrician about it once and he didn't think my kid had ADHD. Most coaches cut kids this age some slack (U8), but with each step up in age the coaches will expect more focused attention and less clowning around. BUT when my kid is on the pitch he is one of the better players. Is it too early to tell? idk, sometimes I feel I should get him into theater or some improv comedy thing where he can let loose. The thing is, I don't want to stifle his silliness, I feel it's a part of who he is. And he does put smiles on a lot of people's faces. He is usually the life of the party. I just don't know if his personality will end up being an "irreconcilable difference" with the higher level coaches as he goes up in the next few years.
Probably a year or two - probably by age 10 or so I would think they should be a little more focused and serious about training.
Yes, usually by U11 they drop the kids with emotional / behavioral issues. At least from the top teams. Coaches don't have time to deal with that nor should they.
My kid seems to do fairly well in school compared to others, so maybe that is a sign that he'll be able to listen well/focus. Maybe he just views soccer as a social/fun thing now.
My youngest son enjoyed being very silly, and started to focus that silliness around 10 or 11 to a very sharpened wit that is razor sharp today as he finishes his final year of college with a degree and a solid 4 year college soccer career behind him. A few of his coaches where not very appreciative of his wit along the way, but most of good coaches appreciated it, he spares no one. There is always hope
Hmm interesting. Well hopefully that will happen to my kid. Good for him! Congrats on the impending graduation.
I don't know who that is. But I've heard rumors that Messi has aspergers, and also that maybe the coach Bielsa does too... (not that that is similar to ADHD)
Good idea !! ( A Michael Phelps reference I presume ?! ) https://www.additudemag.com/famous-athletes-with-adhd/amp/
Looks like they are promoting a blog. But anywho - my kid has adapted pretty well. He's still playing and enjoying soccer and other sports. His school teacher said he's "very social" but that she enjoys having him and he's a good student. Therapy I think is probably more beneficial for adults in dire situations, but it's a luxury many can't afford.
My guess is AI to promote the blog/website. What they searched to find a nearly 3 year old thread is beyond me though.