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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd like to see data on the matter of ultimate adult outcomes for people who were outstanding child and teen athletes. I believe there are outcome risks involved with the idea of too much success too early in life - something like what Springsteen sings about in "Glory Days".  In aggregate there are probably equal numbers of people who become successful adults or not, from each cohort of children regardless of their individual athlete talents as children?!?!

There must be studies on this topic out there. If there are any people or psychologists in the DCUM community who have such knowledge it would be good to hear your thoughts.

Thanks[/quote]

It would be interesting to see data. I know in hiring in some industries that people often look for sports team captains so that indicates that early success aids later success. My industry is still male dominated at the top and being able to demonstrate an interest in sports, or reference past glories, is surprisingly important. [/quote]

Do people really list that they were captain of their high school sports team on their post collegiate resumes?[/quote]

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