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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. School also trumps sports in our household. I thought I had established that playing soccer in college would probably not be their path but [b]how we can still leverage the sport to help achieve a great college. [/b]Appreciate the response.

Are there any parents that have gone through this path and have any guidance?[/quote]

[b]You cannot directly leverage participation in travel/high school soccer to achieve a great college unless your kid is recruited by the college coach.

Long term participation in a sport shows admirable qualities in a college applicant -- dedication, discipline, teamwork, etc.    But those same qualities can be demonstrated by any number of other extracurricular activities (i.e. band, acting, etc.).

So your kid should participate in travel/HS soccer because she likes playing soccer more than she likes other potential extracurricular activities --  not because it will leverage a great college admission.

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I'm a parent of three recruited athletes (NESCAC) and I agree with the highlighted text.  Well-said, though I would have added: "Chill, OP, before you turn into Felicity Huffman."  [/quote]

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