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[quote=Anonymous]As context, I was a D1 athlete, and all of the kids on my club team went to D1 schools. Half of them became All Americans. I was happy going to the best school that I could on a full ride.

OP - a few thoughts.

Playing elite sports prior to HS teaches several key traits that are hard to replicate in other environments: time management, team work, leadership, drive, and discipline. That should be the case whether DC plays sports or not and will translate into other areas if varsity college athletics are not in his/her future.

Talk to the kids' coaches about the recruitment process, when it starts for your sport, your kid's prospects, etc. I was getting letters from a lot of colleges by the time I was a freshman in high school so we knew it was a possibility, and I committed the summer before my junior year (as did my peers by and large).

Let the kid do what he/she wants. If he/she is ready for the commitment, go for it! But, have realistic expectations if it doesn't pan out at the collegiate level. Club sports in college are popular too.[/quote]

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