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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Honestly, why does it matter? [/b]

If your kid excels at a sport by age XX, that doesn't mean they will continue to - so much can happen in terms of relative growth, change of interests, injury at all ages.

Let your kids play the sports they want as long as they want. If there is true talent and commitment, you don't need to invest in a club or AAU - just have them excel on their school teams. You can certainly enjoy watching them play and give them extra opportunities if you can afford to and if they really want more playing time.

But, I would never set up an expectation that they will become a recruited athlete.  Too many uncontrollable variables.  [/quote]

While I think a lot of this is true, I approached this question as just an interesting conversation. Maybe an opportunity to shed some light on some of the points you bring up. My HS junior daughter just accepted an offer. We literally never expected any athletic money until this fall when she was offered official visits at Power 5 schools. The money is a bonus, I would say a year ago we didn't know what level was realistic, just that she had a desire to continue her sport in college. But, as you point out, you never know. The talent was there, but interest, life, injuries... anything can happen.

The school team landscape of today really depends on the sport and coaching. My kids did multiple sports for a long time and their primary sport is absolutely a club sport, that's the only real system. I believe quality coaching and positive culture are major contributors to the fact that they are still loving a sport they have done for most of their lives.

For those questioning why someone would want their kids to do college athletics, as of today, my daughter sees her sport as an important component of her college experience. It will be her sorority, there will be mentors, there are goals she wants to achieve. She has the rest of her life to do something else, I support this college experience as long she is happy and healthy. [/quote]

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