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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How are you defining athleticism? One of the bigger kids on DC's top team is pudgy but so big he can take three steps and move much further than the smaller kids. There are a few smaller kids who are very fit that can easily outrun this child if you go half a field or more, but not if you're competing within a few yards.
There are a few other very tall kids who are slow if you do a lap around the soccer field but "fast" when you're talking about a few yards.  
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For soccer can they jog for an an hour 30 with a bunch of very fast sprints interspersed as well as periods of sustained running? I doubt the pudgy big kid can [/quote]

I define “athletic” as genetic potential.  Almost anyone can  increase their lean muscle mass and decrease their bodyfat with really hard training (by which I mean “puke in a garbage can every day” training, not “ooh, that bootcamp class kicked my butt” training).  For most young athletes, getting enough calories and protein is way more of a challenge. That’s why I said above that almost anyone can play varsity sport in high school, most people just don’t see the cost benefit of working that hard.  And yes, genetics makes it easier for some.  [/quote]

Thanks for the honesty. It's challenging when a child works hard and has skill due to sheer effort but they are limited by genetics.[/quote]

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