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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Phelps is arguably the best swimmer in the world. So, you are saying that prepping your kid for an HGC test is going to result in them being a Nobel Prize winning scientist, economist or the like? Please! And there are plenty of swimmers that worked their butts off like Phelps that got nothing. And to be honest, let's consider Phelps after outside of swimming - he's had some rough spots - for lack of well roundedness and immaturity.[/quote]  
 
 
You are flat out wrong.  Phelps was not arguably the best swimmer in the world when he was 7, 8 or 10 years of age and prepping and working hard at NBAC.  He wasn't even the best swimmer in his pool or national age group then.  Neither was Brady or Manning the best football quarterbacks at 7,8, and 10 years of age.  Their longstanding hard work and prep has allowed us to enjoy their talent and skill today.  They would all be bums hanging out in their parents' basement without it.

I tell my kids the same thing.  If you work hard and prep your potential may take you to the top.  Not bad advice.  If it's good for Peyton and Michael it's also good for budding mathematicians, violinists and lacrosse players.[/quote]

100% correct.  Brady's high school coach said he wasn't an amazing athlete but he made himself the greatest football player I ever coached (and an amazing baseball player too). He is all work ethic, as many of these guys are.  Very few only talent folks, including musicians.  And it is a good message to kids.  Work hard, put in the extra effort and you can reap the results. [/quote]

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