Of course they are going to be way better than most 8 yr olds and of course there are some moms & dads that take 8u too serious. Doesn't mean that they are going to be way ahead of the average 8 yr old player.She said that they practice 6 days a week year round and play indoor tournaments all winter. This was 8u mind you and she said they never take a break.
Just a team of 8 yr olds who have developed 'hand, eye coordination' sooner than most.
It's a marathon not a sprint.
I didn't become a 'crazy dad' until I found this site.