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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids are not on top level teams at the big clubs, so definitely a different demand than the OP describes, but I think there are a lot of benefits and none of them include college scholarships.

-Learning that increased effort results in improvement
-Learning how to communicate with the various coaches
-Learning about good and bad sportsmanship
-Learning how to control emotions 
-Learning to work through challenges to improve on certain skills
-Fitness
-Friends
-Time management skills
-Commitment to your team (showing up & doing your part)

I do think these life lessons make it worthwhile and wish I had this type of opportunity when I was younger.  Of course, there are other ways for kids to get experiences to learn these types of life lessons, but mine gravitated towards sports.  
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Great List!! Exactly the reason I have my my kid playing travel soccer. I have no allusions about him taking it to the next level (Ok, maybe sometimes), but these are the reasons I think are the most important and long lasting for his overall development. what is interesting are the motivations of other parents I see that do not align with this. Makes for some interesting practices and games. [/quote]

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