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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have heard of people doing this. It's also common in gymnastics.

I have never seen it work out well in the few examples I know personally. Invariably the child has had a subpar education and then has ended up either not playing college or playing college but not further.[/quote]

Ditto. I've watched this for decades. So many "star" high school athletes completely crap out at the college level and never actually play their sport. Several kids I know went to sub par colleges just because they got "signed" to the college team and that means so much to the kids in high school. One coach was red faced and spitting because I said I would not send my child to a smaller/lesser school to play they sport they showed some promise in. They'd go to the best college they'd get in. My kid was recruited by 2 non impressive, not- good reputation colleges and we didn't even call them back. The high schools must get some kind of kick back from getting the kids signed because I have seen so many smart athletes sign at some really bad schools. 
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You sound bitter.[/quote]

And poor manners. Reflects poorly on the high school and coach if you didn’t even call back to say thanks.[/quote]

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