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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Play multiple sports and cross train. Your DD can handle a busy schedule [/quote]

Does their school grades and activities suffer from this?[/quote]
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Nope, in fact, they're better students from it because they've learned how to prioritze, focus, and adapt. DD is in multiple honors classes. Teach them to be brave and try new things. Do it early because after a certain age, you won't be able to get them to try a new sport or activity. [/quote]

At a higher level, you may have to make a choice. One of our DA players asked to miss two practices due to a final exam and the coaches said "fine, good luck". But when the game came that weekend they benched her and said "next time show up for practice". We've met a few other DA parents who have moved schools to get "less intense academics" so they have enough time for soccer. [/quote]

Poor club environment.  My DD maintains a 4.2 with AP classes in the mix, while still being a starter.[/quote]

Well, the kids shouldn't miss practice to study especially at the DA level. 
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I’m surprised that the parents didn’t withdraw their DD competed from school to focus on soccer. Who needs to read/write if they can play soccer. [/quote]

Neither women or men are going to make a career out of soccer in the US.  The pay is not big enough and the length of time one plays is not long---mid 30s tops.

Smart kids definitely should put more eggs in the academic basket.  Now if your kid is just an average student or not particularly bright--then by all means it might be best to leverage athletics.  I still would probably argue in favor of tutors instead of more practices though.

If the kid isn't stressed and schoolwork doesn't suffer a choice doesn't need to be made.  Currently, my 8th grader easily gets As in HS level courses---but, trust me, those grades start to suffer in HS---it will be time to question how much time is being spent on the field.  [/quote]

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