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People here need to dial back the panic and the absolutes. Sometimes I think folks come up with these limits because of insecurities/fear about their own kids' abilities or because they too readily buy into the hype.  Yes, everything is competitive in an area this populated.  That said, I have seen 12 an 13 year olds appear on the travel soccer scene seemingly out of nowhere after they finally decided to take the sport seriously, kids take up lacrosse in high school and girls playing Varsity Volleyball who first played the sport at 14.  
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While I understand the point you are trying to make, I don't think people are panicking much or talking about absolutes on this thread.  I think OP asked a very sensible question, and that a lot of people are in the same boat.  It's true that there will always be some very athletic kids able to break into virtually any sport much later than the average, but I still think its helpful for parents to get a sense of which sports do and don't have an "early advantage" factor on balance.

Isn't it reassuring to know that people who have been there/done that say it's no problem to wait until middle-school or so to try softball or volleyball?  Knowing that information, I might want a younger kid who likes soccer, basketball, etc. to start with those sports, comfortable in the knowledge that there are a bunch of others to try later if those don't end up being a good fit.   [/quote]

PP here.  I think you're right about this thread.  I probably overstated because of the combination of threads I've read here re: travel sports, private coaching etc. and hear on the sidelines.  But yes, it is good to know that there are, even here, sports that can be started later, but I just hate to see doors closed on any sport.  I know a bunch of 8th grader boys who started playing house soccer this year after getting into the World Cup.  IMO it's never too late to have fun at sports.  [/quote]

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