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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are not considering the option but I see why it is appealing. A lot of the HS coaches around here are terrible (and they think they are good) and FCPS is also kind of a let down. STJ is cheaper than other privates and there is a good amount of money and opportunity available for college athletes. Your kids doesn’t have to be a pro to benefit from college sports[/quote]

Ok. I guess I get that but the odds of most of these kids going D1 is slim and D3 school admissions are still going to focus on academics. I can’t see how they could consider a kid from STJ as a legit academic candidate. Wouldn’t a catholic school or cheaper private be a better route coupled with a better club sport option?[/quote]

You are missing the bigger picture.  Significant NIL money is happening with HS athletes and schools like this will have staff out arranging deals for their athletes.  There is a local HS basketball player at Highland that just signed a Reebok endorsement for 6 figures.

Also, they poached the women’s basketball coach from Sidwell who is very connected at top colleges…and the football coach is connected at D1 programs.

They will absolutely attract D1 athletes and they can do it in a way that no DMV private school will allow.

Most of these athletes find the school part annoying…so this removes most of that.[/quote]

I’ll believe that when I see it. I’m sure Sidwell players will be just fine staying where they are - at a top notch school and working their chances while getting an amazing education. [/quote]

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