The 9U-10U age group is extremely important to the development of youth soccer players in Iowa. It is vital to create an appropriate developmental environment without making the environment too competitive or restrictive, resulting in players leaving the sport. Currently players in the 9U age group participate together irrespective of skill, athletic ability or physical size. The Iowa Soccer Association believes that by changing the 10U environment to accommodate different athletic abilities and levels of play that there will be many benefits for
9U players.