Originally Posted by Anonymous
[quote=Anonymous]
My kid plays on a top team in the country. Yes, he plays against and with this holdbacks everyday and weekend. Guess what he kicks their butts. He loves beating them. Instead of complaining use it as a motivational hammerhead. Age is a number don’t allow it to be an excuse. Hard work and a will to win and be the best is what counts!

Wrong. You are out of your mind. A 13yr old kid has a significant advantage over a kid he's one and a half years older than. Even if its only one year older. It's called puberty and testosterone. They are undefeated. Both kids work their butts off. The older kid wins. That's why they hold them back. Everyone knows this. Why is this even a question? My son has been playing against older kids his entire life. He doesn't complain , he just works through it. But he certainly suffers from it and its getting old.