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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Met with some DA parents (U17) and several of them noted that they have had to make some "academic sacrifices" for their kids given the elite soccer schedules. "We moved to a different school that was easier" and "we are skipping some AP classes this year" were some comments I heard. I even heard the story of one kid, who is on the national team callup / shortlist has even gone so far as to switch to homeschooling.

Do you think this is common? Are there a lot of DA kids at the tougher academic schools or are there just a few outliers? I've seen DA players get into [b]Harvard / Stanford etc so some are able to balance,[/b] but wondering if there are people who have made the choice to dial it back a bit academically so they can purse sporting dreams. [/quote]

They are getting to these colleges because they are athletes.
Their schedule in college is also modified.
Champion athletes who are in Ivies or any college as a matter of  have to train numerous hours a day. Do you actually believe they attend classes and study for exams/do homework just like the rest? [/quote]

Yes, D1 athletes are going to class, studying for exams, have required study hall time and free tutors. [/quote]

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