Interesting stat about likelihood of going pro

[Anonymous]

From Michael Calvin, author of "No Hunger in Paradise: The Hunger. The Journey. The Dream" who wrote about the incredible odds against a youth player in England ever going pro:

"Out of all the boys who enter an academy at the age of 9, less than half of 1% make it. Or make a living from the game either. The most damning statistic of all is only 180 of the 1.5 million players who are playing organized youth football in England at any one time will make it as a Premier League pro. That's a success rate of 0.012%. Pretty much the sort of chances of you being hit by a meteorite on your way home."

[Anonymous]

That statistic is not surprising. I would also assume that very few people become video game testers (and earn a living) which is my middle school boy's current plan for a job.

[Anonymous]

What about artist? How many art majors make it as artists?

[Anonymous]

Not surprising. Making it to the elite/professional ranks in anything is a super long shot that is completely against the odds. And still people dream of making it. People perform and sing but are likely never going to make a living as an actor. Entrepreneurs start companies but are probably not going to be the next Facebook. It’s ok to dream the impossible knowing you’ll never make it. Life is the journey not a destination

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about artist? How many art majors make it as artists?

Apples to oranges. Many art majors end up working iin business. There is a demand for graphic artist, designers, photoshop, etc. Some run their own business many work in media, marketing, sales, etc. They also do not peak at 25 and done by 35.

Chances of making the NBA

Men's Basketball
-- High school senior players who go on to play NCAA men`s basketball: Less than one in 35, or 2.9 percent.

-- NCAA senior players drafted by an NBA team: Less than one in 75, or 1.3 percent.

-- High school senior players eventually drafted by an NBA team: About three in 10,000, or 0.03 percent. That's roughly the chance of getting four of a kind in the first round of draw poker.
https://www.norwichcsd.org/Downloads/ProSportsOdds.doc


All these pro leagues are extremely selective and have extremely high burn rates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From Michael Calvin, author of "No Hunger in Paradise: The Hunger. The Journey. The Dream" who wrote about the incredible odds against a youth player in England ever going pro:

"Out of all the boys who enter an academy at the age of 9, less than half of 1% make it. Or make a living from the game either. The most damning statistic of all is only 180 of the 1.5 million players who are playing organized youth football in England at any one time will make it as a Premier League pro. That's a success rate of 0.012%. Pretty much the sort of chances of you being hit by a meteorite on your way home."

How is this an interesting statistic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
How is this an interesting statistic?

It gives some perspective on all the DCUM threads about soccer - which is the best league, or the best club, blah blah blah.

It doesn't matter.

Just sign the kids up and let them play.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
How is this an interesting statistic?

It gives some perspective on all the DCUM threads about soccer - which is the best league, or the best club, blah blah blah.

It doesn't matter.

Just sign the kids up and let them play.

Except no one is expecting their kid to play in the Premier League. At most they are looking for a leg up in college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
How is this an interesting statistic?

It gives some perspective on all the DCUM threads about soccer - which is the best league, or the best club, blah blah blah.

It doesn't matter.

Just sign the kids up and let them play.

Sure, but point to a single thread that has anyone talking seriously about their kids prospects about going pro. 99% of the people here who have their kids in DA or ECNL are doing so for college and that is it.

There is nothing remotely new regarding the success rate of making a Premier League Roster.

Don't quit your day job to write PSA's.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
How is this an interesting statistic?

It gives some perspective on all the DCUM threads about soccer - which is the best league, or the best club, blah blah blah.

It doesn't matter.

Just sign the kids up and let them play.

Except no one is expecting their kid to play in the Premier League. At most they are looking for a leg up in college.

They're wasting their time thinking about that, too.

http://www.scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html

% of US High School Soccer Players competing at any College Level 7.5% (men) 9.4% (women)
% of US High School Soccer Players Competing at NCAA I Schools 1.0% (men) 2.1% (women)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
How is this an interesting statistic?

It gives some perspective on all the DCUM threads about soccer - which is the best league, or the best club, blah blah blah.

It doesn't matter.

Just sign the kids up and let them play.

Except no one is expecting their kid to play in the Premier League. At most they are looking for a leg up in college.

They're wasting their time thinking about that, too.

http://www.scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html

% of US High School Soccer Players competing at any College Level 7.5% (men) 9.4% (women)
% of US High School Soccer Players Competing at NCAA I Schools 1.0% (men) 2.1% (women)

Did anyone say scholarship?

For many the opportunity to play soccer can simply open doors to schools not otherwise considered.

What is the percent of High School soccer players who are playing in DA and ECNL?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
How is this an interesting statistic?

It gives some perspective on all the DCUM threads about soccer - which is the best league, or the best club, blah blah blah.

It doesn't matter.

Just sign the kids up and let them play.

Except no one is expecting their kid to play in the Premier League. At most they are looking for a leg up in college.

They're wasting their time thinking about that, too.

http://www.scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html

% of US High School Soccer Players competing at any College Level 7.5% (men) 9.4% (women)
% of US High School Soccer Players Competing at NCAA I Schools 1.0% (men) 2.1% (women)

Did anyone say scholarship?

For many the opportunity to play soccer can simply open doors to schools not otherwise considered.

What is the percent of High School soccer players who are playing in DA and ECNL?

Try again. Those aren't the "get a scholarship" numbers. Those are the "playing in college" numbers. Odds of a scholarship are even worse!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about artist? How many art majors make it as artists?

more people will get paid to be an artist than soccer players getting paid playing soccer.

I bet even more soccer players will get paid as artists than playing soccer.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
How is this an interesting statistic?

It gives some perspective on all the DCUM threads about soccer - which is the best league, or the best club, blah blah blah.

It doesn't matter.

Just sign the kids up and let them play.

Except no one is expecting their kid to play in the Premier League. At most they are looking for a leg up in college.

They're wasting their time thinking about that, too.

http://www.scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html

% of US High School Soccer Players competing at any College Level 7.5% (men) 9.4% (women)
% of US High School Soccer Players Competing at NCAA I Schools 1.0% (men) 2.1% (women)

Did anyone say scholarship?

For many the opportunity to play soccer can simply open doors to schools not otherwise considered.

What is the percent of High School soccer players who are playing in DA and ECNL?

Try again. Those aren't the "get a scholarship" numbers. Those are the "playing in college" numbers. Odds of a scholarship are even worse!

Again, how many of those High School players also play in ECNL and/or DA?

[Anonymous]

The same people who think their kids will go pro or get a scholarship think their kids aren't vaping, drinking, or smoking dope.

yes even those athletes who need to be in such great shape.