Do Kids Really Need to Play Every Position? Here’s My Take
Update: 2025-06-10
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Hey, it's Neil Crawford here with a quick freestyle episode of The Inside Scoop.
This one’s just me thinking out loud — no script, just opinion. A friend of mine posted a great graphic from the Croatian Football Federation encouraging players to rotate positions. I love the idea in theory, but I had to jump on the mic and share a few personal thoughts.
We’ll talk about:
Why I prefer my sons to start in the spine (6, 8, 10)
What I think games are and aren’t good for
How training — not just playing — drives real development
And why structured games may not be the best place to “fix weaknesses”
Again, this isn’t gospel — just one parent-trainer’s point of view.
Let me know what you think, and as always — let’s get better together.
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