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At what age should players have consistent positions?

Alexander Pope

I coach U9s and have already noticed that the kids gravitate towards certain positions and have their own playing styles.  I currently rotate them around all positions so they get a chance to learn regularly experience each one.  At what age should I start to give them regular positions?

I can see the kids who like to play defence because the enjoy it, and I can see which ones play in defence because they aren't confident attacking.  I'm working with the later to build their all-round game but the ones who genuinely enjoy playing in defence - should I accept that and have them play there regularly?

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    Hi Alexander  rotation is the key ,from my minimal experience normally it would be around 12-14 years old but even at u16s / u18s they still like to change around , in the past with flexi leagues players that i have only just met , do not know and do not have the variations and experience in different positions, so i would say rotating your players for as long has possible is justified .i know there are some challenges and some tantrums when the players are not in their preferred spot .  

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    Hi Alexander  rotation is the key ,from my minimal experience normally it would be around 12-14 years old but even at u16s / u18s they still like to change around , in the past with flexi leagues players that i have only just met , do not know and do not have the variations and experience in different positions, so i would say rotating your players for as long has possible is justified .i know there are some challenges and some tantrums when the players are not in their preferred spot .  

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