Children's football – Help, my child wants to become a goalkeeper
Children's football - does it still exist? Children today no longer play in the fresh air, they just hang around on their smartphones and are constantly driven around by their helicopter parents. And in the designated play streets you see everything but children playing. And anyway, everything used to be better. And there was more tinsel too. That's the impression you can easily get as a member of the baby boomer generation. But is that really true? Or are we just trying to gloss over a time that never existed?
It is true that a lot is expected of kids today, even at a very early age. And alongside school, coordination groups and violin lessons, you still see them every now and then - groups of children riding bikes, building ski jumps or simply playing football.
I still remember how much fun that was. And today I also know how important that time was. Because it is when you play together without parents, teachers, coaches or any other regulatory authority that you learn the soft skills for later life. You argue and make up, you learn to work in a team, you learn to celebrate a victory but also to accept defeat. And that is exactly how great goalkeeper careers start. So:
My child wants to play football – be happy!
Classic street football is great fun, but at some point your daughter or son might want to play children's football in a club. The question then arises, of course, what to do. Where should my child play and is he or she old enough for it?
Football club from what age?
Unfortunately, there is no standard rule for this. The minimum age depends on the club in question. There must be a trainer and, above all, enough players. There are clubs that teach children as young as 3, while others have a minimum age of 6. A little tip: this information is not set in stone. A conversation with the trainer usually helps.
Find a football club
In most cases, the child will already know exactly where he or she wants to play. Classmates and friends often already play in the club. In this case, the matter is clear. Otherwise, just take a look at the local clubs. Some websites, such as sport-finden.de keep lists of all German football clubs.
football club – the costs
Jerseys, football boots, gaiters - all of this doesn't cost the earth, but you should expect to spend around €100 to €250 in total. Then there's the club membership fee, which is usually around €10 to €15 per month. And it's best to be prepared to drive to the football pitch every day.
And what if your child really wants to become a goalkeeper?
Even better! We celebrate immediately with cookies and woodruff soda. The equipment costs essentially the same as that of a football player. In addition, there are the Children's goalkeeper gloves . Here you obviously have to pay attention to the right size:
goalkeeper gloves children's sizes
To determine the correct size, simply measure the Your child's hand circumference, without the thumb at the widest point . It's best to use a tape measure for this. One like the ones your mom has in her sewing box. Make sure the tape isn't too tight. You can find the right size in the table:
| Scope | Size | Children |
| 12.0 | 1 | |
| 13.0 | 2 | XS |
| 14.5 | 3.5 | S |
| 15.0 | 4 | S |
| 15.5 | 4.5 | M |
| 16.0 | 5 | M |
| 16.5 | 5.5 | L |
| 17.0 | 6 | L |
| 18.0 | 6.5 | XL |
| 19.0 | 7 | XL |
children's soccer taster courses
Before you register your child in a football club, most clubs offer the opportunity to train with them. You should definitely take advantage of this. If your child is still enthusiastic, there is nothing stopping them from registering. There are also so-called football holiday camps available. Here, the whole day can be spent playing football during the holidays. There is also a special goalkeeping course for aspiring goalkeepers. And who knows, maybe your child will become a new goalkeeper!
And your child? Does he also want to play children's football? Tell me.
