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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a college thread not a pro thread

Your kid is not playing pro. [/quote]
I never understand why people love to say that on here. I’m quite certain that the parents of Kevin Paredes, Drew Skundrich, and every single other male pro-soccer player with a supportive family wondered at some point prior to the tween years whether their talented kid had what it took to make it. They then invested the time and/or money needed to help their kid get there, just like some of the PPs on here are starting to do.  I think everyone is aware that the odds are slim, but you can’t win if you don’t play.  Many of the kids who have pro dreams and a lot of talent at 10 will end up playing in college, many won’t even get to that level ultimately, and a few will, indeed, go pro instead of attending, or after graduating from, college. [/quote]

Honestly, I’m surprised it took this long for someone to say that. It’s just jealousy. Ppl arnd here spend lots of time and money to make their kids better and more competitive, and put pressure on them, to no avail. They assume everyone else is too.[/quote]

This entire thread is hilarious. Do you have any idea how many kids in the DMV area will not even commit to a D1 program? Especially this year? The amount will be staggering. All D1 programs from which you receive any type of money should be lauded. Those girls have worked their tails off for years to play at a higher level and deserve to be congratulated. Every year, those rankings shift as new talent enters and departs. The question posed in this thread is absurd. Going D1 is a huge accomplishment that will make these girls' collegiate years unforgettable. Going PRO is not just for those in high D1 programs, just as being a PRO player does not imply that you will be a good coach one day. Many professional players attended small-town colleges. Do you know why we all enroll our children in sports? It's about much more than just being the best or playing at the highest levels. Most people want it to help shape their child’s character and give them a sense of strong purpose and incredible self-esteem. So, to answer your perplexing question. Yes, it is well worth it because all D1 programs, regardless of ranking, are strong.[/quote]

Most of the McLean, VDA, FCV, Loudoun girls will commit to D1 unless they go IVY. Go back into the forum and find the discussion about this. It's about 97% of the kids commit to D1 or Ivy [/quote]

The question discussed in this thread is why?   Why commit to an academically low level D1 school.   Does that benefit the player as opposed to a more suitable school that is not a D1 school.  Some say yes, some say no.[/quote]

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