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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter played on a club team last year - regional team/ club level (less competitive). Only one stay & play tournament, the rest were VA and MD.  Practices were only twice a week.  Schedule was quite manageable.  She's playing more competitively this year, which was her goal (open level, more travel, more tournaments).  Her team plays open but does not win tournaments (they might land in silver or bronze brackets). They practice 3x a week plus a 4th day of strength/conditioning. Her grades have gradually started to slip and we have had to make hard decisions about skipping practice or tournament. I have heard this concern from other players or parents as well.

DD is a good player, but not exceptional.  Even if she were, we believe that academics must come first, especially starting high school next year.  I am sure we're not the only ones feeling torn between school priorities and vb commitments. It's created enough stress that she is enjoying vb (although I would also attribute most of that to her club/team).

We've been talking about this and goals for next year. She wants to play and she wants to play with other skilled players, but she also needs a bit more balance.  Is there any middle ground? Or is this just the nature of club sports (to which I am still relatively new)? [/quote]

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