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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The fact that any parent treats their kid's sports activities as anything other than a simple opportunity for their kids to learn teamwork, respond to coaching, build their athleticism and have fun is pretty damning. [/quote]

This is a bit simplistic, no? What if your kid is getting all these things from a sport, but it becomes clear as the years go on that the kid has the talent, desire and drive for more, whether it’s playing in college or going pro? That should never be a consideration at the start of youth sports, but it becomes a reality for many kids and families down the line. At that point you do need to consider how best to support them in their goals. [/quote]

And they want to be movie stars and astronauts too.   So dismayed by this constant drumbeat of college sports.  Cant talented driven kids just enjoy youth sports and then move on to college and other more important things?  Yes - lots of kids could play college soccer - it does not mean they should.  They are giving up other things and opportunities  with all the time ans energy they have to devote to college sports.  I did it myself and dont advise my kid to play in college.  Go ahead if you must but the carrying on about college soccer is too much and is overly influential on  talented kids that will have to move on to other endeavors in in college. [/quote]

It’s really only a “constant drumbeat” if you happen to wander into an internet thread that is discussing ECNL and DA or other top leagues. If you go to the school or college forums here, you will will find posters talking about a much broader range of topics, and many of those posters disdain athletics entirely.

I’m not too worried about college athletes not focusing on other things in college. I imagine that the vast majority of them are well aware they won’t have careers as professional athletes and balance their sport and academic time accordingly.  For those who don’t, balancing school and other activities might be a challenge no matter what. [/quote]

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