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[quote=Anonymous]I can answer this one:

Large high schools. And few athletic opportunities for anyone who does not make high school teams.

My kids are involved in sports, and I can’t think of many parents who are expecting scholarships, or for their kids to play in college at all.

Most parents want their kids to have a shot at playing a sport in high school, however…and many or most of those require years of travel experience prior to high school- soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, volleyball for sure. Football and basketball don’t- but tend to require a certain size or physique  (eliminating many kids). Sports like golf, tennis, swim usually require years of advanced training also.

It doesn’t leave many options for the rest. Just cross country or track and field.

It isn’t about college scholarships for most- it is more about making high school teams.

Why do people want their kids to play on high school teams? To have focus, a social group, productive way to spend free time, something to put on college apps. Obviously there are other extracurricular avenues- but sports are a big one for sure.

If there were more high school teams (A & B teams etc) or recreational/intramural /non school league options I think you’d see some of the crazy youth sports focus dwindle.

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