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AIBU to think this is too much pressure for a 10 year old

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Hellothere98989 · 20/05/2025 15:13

My DS plays in a football team, they train twice a week (one weeknight and a Saturday morning) for over an hour each time. Then they always play a match on a Sunday.

Recently I have been getting a bit worried that the pressure seems to be increasing.

For example coach has told them if they are even one minute late for training they will be running extra laps. My DS has missed a few trainings over the last few weeks due to weekend away and celebration for his sister.

He has been told by the coach that he would play better if trained more.

My exh also helps out with the team and he puts pressure on him saying he has missed too many trainings lately.
Ex recently showed my DS a message on the parents Whatsapp group where the coach had said everyone EXCEPT DS was doing a team activity (we couldn't make it as a way). I don't feel like he should be showing him Whatsapp messages.

Not really sure what to do and if I am overreacting

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TheMumEdit · 20/05/2025 15:28

This is similar to most league teams. I think it’s too much pressure but the same kids miss sessions all the time and it’s a pain. It extra work for those that are there.

cestlavielife · 20/05/2025 15:26

If he missing sessions he has to expect the consequences. Regardless of why he missing them . His sister can celebrate without him or you arrange with sister so it does not clash with training. Maybe ds needs to join a more relaxed drop in type session where attending does not matter.

HuffleMyPuffle · 20/05/2025 15:19

It is pretty unfair on the team that your son keeps missing practice

Is he taking up a space on the team someone else could have?

Ontothenextac · 20/05/2025 15:19

Sounds like your son is barely there

maybe better to withdraw him

Ontothenextac · 20/05/2025 15:19

I love it personally

my son’s coach was like this. Truly passionate and committed

the kids thrived, did exceptionally well and worshipped him

Ddakji · 20/05/2025 15:17

Being part of a team is a commitment. I think it’s a really great life lesson to be part of a competitive team and understanding what that entails
and what it takes to success. Not sure about the WhatsApp message, but basically, is your DS up for it? It will impact on the rest of the family, so both he and you need to be on board, and you both need to understand there will be consequences to missed training etc, and being late.