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[quote=Anonymous]My kid is in a VA private (fall HS soccer) and plays club in VA. It is manageable because

1) there are no HS games on weekends--so zero conflict there
2) the 2 HS games during the week were usually over by 4:30 PM-club soccer didn't start until after 7:30. This allowed for 3+ hours for dinner and homework on the nights there was club practice (3-4 nights a week, not 5)
3) the club coach was ok with missing a practice for a HS game, so long as it wasn't the day or two prior to a club game. My player really only missed a total of 3-4 practices in the fall and started every game. Active HS participation is part of the 'deal' for most ECNL clubs so you will find most coaches support it--but it does require conversation to make sure you understand what coach is ok with.

Was it a lot- yes. But it was totally manageable. And my player LOVED being part of the HS team and has said no to moving to MLS Next as a result.   Added benefit, my player became ruthless about time management and using in school study halls and at home time effectively,  which wasn't a bad thing as exec function skills went through the roof....

And, the spring season will be a real breeze with a very light VA club schedule and no HS soccer.

So really its just 2.5 months of time intensity.[/quote]

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