Youth (U8-U12) Playing Up/Down
 

The Futuro Soccer Academy  strives to develop players according to the Long Term Player Development (“LTPD”) principles. Decisions about “playing-up” or “playing down” reflect this commitment. 
 

Playing up should be encouraged when appropriate for development purposes. Players will be encouraged, when in the best interest of the player, to play up based upon physical (speed and strength), technical advancement, competitive mindset, and social interaction amongst older age group.
 

Players at these ages may be called to play up to an older age group competitive team, subject to team requirements and agreement between the respective coaches, according to the Player Evaluation Form
 

Playing “Down” an age group

In exceptional circumstances, following a request by the parent, a child may play at a year lower than their chronological age, as a result of factors that clearly indicate that a child’s developmental age makes that individual more suited to play at the younger age group. Futuro  This decision will only be made at the application of the parent, and with the agreement of the Club technical director. This decision shall apply on a quarterly basis. Requests can be made to the club's technical director at sanjeev@parmarsportstraining.com​​