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[quote=anonimouswon][quote=UnidentifiedFlyingOboe]DS has been playing soccer since kindergarten. Right now he plays for a team that ranks in top 10 in Virginia (according to GotSoccer, for reference only, please do not argue with me). The team practice and play games year round, and win tournaments from time to time. He is a mediocre player on the team, but he seems to have a lot of playing time.

Coming Fall he is going to be in 9th grade. He wants to try other sports (crew, wrestling, XC), and I would like him to expand his interest a bit and try some after school clubs (music, art, etc.), but he feels he has to give up those opportunities to play with his soccer team. He is committed to his team, or maybe it just has become a habit.

Also he is not a top student, so I'd like him to prioritize academics over activities. After all, he needs good grades to get into a good college.

What would you do in my place? Continue or stop travel soccer? TIA

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I would see what his goals are with soccer?  Does he want to play in college (or beyond)?

If yes, then continue playing with his travel team and focus on getting good grades.  Commitment to the travel team becomes greater as they get older so this will be a big part of his high school years.

If no, then I would have him play for his high school soccer team and try those different sports and clubs he has interest in and of course focus on grades.

Plus, he's gonna make new friends/friendships and time will be needed for that as well regardless of the path he takes.

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