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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a HS junior. They have played club since they were about 8. They like soccer. Do not love it but like it a lot.

The thing about kids age 13-17 and soccer is that most will no go on to play in college. So around age 13, 14, 15, 16 you have choice to make, and not all families (kids, parents, both) understand the risks/benefits. Soccer, especially club and travel, take up a tremendous amount of time. Time that your kid could be doing other things to make them a better college applicant (getting better grades, taking harder classes, doing more extracurriculars, spending more time on extracurriculars they already do, trying new things, etc...).

Of course, the harder you work at and the more you prioritize soccer the more likely it is they'll play in college. But it's not guaranteed except for a few stars and involves a little luck for others.

So I am not telling you what to do, but cautioning you to be mindful of this as your kid makes choices and you guide them in choices about how to spend their time in the coming years. [/quote]

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