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Should my child play up?

Should my child play up?

Sometimes it’s the parent who thinks their child needs more of a challenge. Sometimes it’s the coach who sees an exceptionally talented younger player who he wants on his team.

Regardless of whose idea it is or what the reasons are, many adults are faced with the question “should my child play up?”

At this time of year football trials are being run and our children are looking at which team to play their football for, and the question is always the same - where should my child play? Should they be playing up a grade? Maybe even two grades?

And the right answer is not a simple one.

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