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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Top 600 to go to a top 20 school? Heck no. Most of their players are from outside the country[/b]. I would assume he’s already been in touch with coaches? You’d know if there was interest. He’s better off going somewhere based on his stats and play club. If he wants to be at a top 20 school playing tennis he literally has to play international tournaments. Your kid should look at the rosters of the schools he likes, check out their experience and UTR and compare it to his. That is the best way to see where he may fit in a team. My DS plays club tennis at a top 25 school and loves it. Could have been recruited to a crap d2 or d3 but he is happier going to a good school and is still able to play the sport competitively. [/quote]

YESSSSSSSSSS!!!  My best friend is European and tennis is the sport they put their kids in to get a full ride and/or Ivy acceptance--or at least top 50 US schools.  It is a total business over there.  I saw the profiles, the training and the agencies through her and was blown away.

600-- there are 8 Ivy league schools.  Think how many tennis spots there are total for 8 schools.  Yeah---600 is a total longshot.[/quote]

Tennis parents here in the States are spending a fortune getting their kids to Div. 1 level with academies, private coaching, etc. In many cases, the parents spend a lot more than four years at a private university would cost. Intensive coaching is often a really poor investment, both financially and academically. Typically, the kids who get into Div. 1 schools end up in third-rate schools. Playing Div. 1 is very time-consuming. It's difficult for STEM students to play Div. 1 because it's hard to find time for labs, etc. Even very top juniors seldom make it as pros, and many drop out of their college programs due to burn out or injury. Having said that, there are some Div. 1 players (like Danielle Collins, Jen Brady, and Jessica Peluga) who completed their degrees and went on to successful professional careers. If your child really loves tennis, the sacrifices are worth it, but for a bright kid who is going to make their living with their brain rather than their body, in 90% of cases, it is probably best to avoid Div. 1. [/quote]

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