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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This isn’t hard, folks.

If academics are the priority, opt out of the intensive sports.

If sports are the priority, opt out of the rigorous academics.

There is plenty of choice here, you just need to prioritize appropriately.[/quote]

The issue is that there aren’t any low key alternative to club sports after a certain age.  It’s either club or nothing.  It’s happened because the clubs are now owned by PEs and the parents are delusional about their kid's chances of getting a scholarship. [/quote]

That is probably true in most cases.  Except of course basketball.  I'm not from around here, but you might be surprised at how many people play basketball casually several nights a week.  I'm pretty sure there is any level of basketball you want to participate in year-round.  Many of the AAU teams are nothing but year-round rec teams.

I get it most other sports enthusiasm quickly wanes and by middle school most kids are doing one sport five days a week.

The other option is to join a gym.  I think many people do that.  It's almost better than doing a sport in some facets.

Some sports, if you aren't going to be competitive why join a club?  If you want to run or swim for fun or exercise, just go do it.  Even soccer, it's probably not as prevalent as it used to be, but people go out and play soccer.  "Just do it!"  Ball and shoes that's all you really need, go find a team.
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