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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel like these threads reveal 3 groups of families.

The families whose kids aren’t into sports and have no idea why anyone would pay for any organized sports.

The families with athletic and talented kids who have very strong interests in sports and a good chance at college and pro options.

The families with kids who are into sports but aren’t particularly talented or athletic but are good enough to play in HS and even college because they put in the work. I think this is the group where travel sports can be such a mixed bag of experiences.

The families with [/quote]

In addition to the group 4 someone posted with delusions, I think there's a group with kids like my oldest who loved playing in middle school, benefited from the exercise and the camaraderie, and the opportunity to develop his dedication, but also had other things he loved, so he transitioned to playing JV/Varsity in HS and doesn't plan to play at an intercollegiate level in college.  College sports were never his goal, and wouldn't be a good fit with his academic aspirations, and his other extracurriculars, but that doesn't mean he didn't enjoy and benefit from competitive sports when he was younger.

People on DCUM act as though a family who chooses club sports in one season, and then chooses something later "failed" at the club sports.  Like the whole point of club sports is to "win" or end up in the pros or something, as opposed to it being something that fits your particular kid and your particular family at this particular point in your journey.[/quote]

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