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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS here just abruptly announced he's done with soccer after this senior season of club soccer.  He's got D2/D3 interest and a standing developmental offer at a small club overseas.  As of less than a month ago he was actually considering finishing HS online to take advantage of that developmental offer, that's how serious he was with soccer.  He's played since he was 5, been serious about "playing after HS" since age 10...

[b]Like OP, this journey has been one heck of an investment in time, energy, sweat, tears, blood, broken bones, money...  This abrupt ending is far tougher on me as a parent than him.  He's relieved.  The pressure to be perfect, to make the next bigger team is GONE.  Coincidentally he's playing great for the club team now.  [/b]

Like others here have said - Focus on all the good memories from the journey.  Focus on the life lessons we learned.  Heck, he's chosen to stick with the team this season no matter what, even though it's a "dead end" now.

OP I will have to say, you ending your son's soccer journey for him is not cool...  Let him decide.  Find a way to make it work next year if he still wants to play that last season.  [/quote]

OP here

I think the question now is, if you had another child, would you do it again?[/quote]

That is indeed an entirely different question. It depends on the kid, right? I would NEVER push a kid to do travel sports. It's a lot of time and energy for everyone, and it should be because the kid loves it and wants to play more and more. I see it as supporting my kid in following their passions and interests. Just like I'd never say "I won't let my younger kids do community theater - too many late night rehearsals." Well, if my kid was a passionate actor we'd make it work, just like we make travel sports work. Let your kid follow their bliss. Don't press them to spend more time than they want to on things you think they "should" for a college resume.[/quote]

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