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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks Late 30's dad.

So working backwards, if you don't think ODAC is worth it, do you have your 14 year-old play club?  And backwards from there, do you have your 10 year-old playing club?  Or do you keep them in rec and have a more "balanced" childhood that includes more studying and extra-curricular  experiences that will help them get into VT?   [/quote]

NOT late 30's dad but I have similar experiences and background/perspective.  I would add this:  No two kids, schools, clubs are the same.  Some things to consider, the 14 year old should be a clear choice yes or no for club based on love of the game or lack of, if he is not begging to play club then don't.  Fact is it that to excel in HS and [b]even have a chance at VT or JMU club[/b] some level of off season lacrosse will be required. There is a correct fit of club lacrosse for time and price commitments that match what you want.   Club did not exist when I was a kid but as I was one of the better players I am sure all of us would have played if it existed.  The key is choose the club correctly and more money does not = a better club or experience. It may also be better to play a lot on a club like Evergreen, EKLC, or BattleLax than sit on the bench at Madlax and VLC.   As far as schools go, an ODAC or CAC school like CNU or W&L are very different schools, ODAC is too broad of a benchmark to determine "worth it."  Your 14 year old at this point has no idea if these would or would not be a better fit than a large school like VT or JMU.  Sports achievement can provide more options.  Simply playing REC and then HS in the spring may limit the chances to play in the future.  I do not see where there is a choice between studying and sports or other activities.  Most kids would rather play some sports. Teach time management not A v B.  Academics needs to be the primary goal or college.  There is a new league called PLL but no future in PRO lacrosse.  As far as the 10 year old, you should wait until the answer is more clear.  If you are unsure about club the answer is probably wait.  Starting club in 8th grade would be fine in my opinion.  [/quote]

13:50 here, thanks to late 30's and above poster.  I had no idea about the bolded.  That is really helpful info and I feel better that this won't have been all for nothing if he ends up at an MCLA or whatever non-D1-3 league school.  He loves it and his club is wonderful, but we sometimes wonder if we should stay on this train if it would limit his college options.  [/quote]

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