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[quote=westsidesoccer][quote=Cruzado][quote=westsidesoccer]Others who sensibly opt for scholarship are not likely to be competitive with most kids who spend a lot more time on academics than on multiple practices, showcases, etc.[/quote]

Meh. Most often the choice is between a teenager playing vidya games or screwing around on his iphone versus playing soccer; not reading the Iliad or learning advanced math versus playing soccer.

My kid loves soccer and is good at it. I laughed at the silly "Diary of a Soccer Dad" post because it was funny

Plenty of "academic" focused strivers who end up at hoity toity schools studying useless subjects have been my barista at Starbucks over the years. Don't laugh too hard your kid may be one of them.

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Re: the choice between video games and soccer, that's what rec is for.  If your kid doesn't want to play, they shouldn't be playing travel.  If they want to play, terrific.  But they can still play rec if they have the ability and willingness to do other things or high school soccer.  For high-achievers, yes, the choice is between doing a Science or Math Olympiad and a showcase, and it is a choice on multiple weekends for years.

In terms of your other comments, I will say only that your acquaintances are pretty limited. [/quote]

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