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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the real question OP is asking is opportunity cost. With that much amount of time, energy, money poured into soccer, what else can you achieve if you choose not to use the above resources on soccer? [/quote]
Agreed but how is OP’s question any different from anything else you pour your heart and soul into for years, but ultimately decide not to pursue? How many of us work in a field that matches our undergraduate major? Or if we want to go down that route, how many of us are divorced 😂?[/quote]

Agreed. I feel like there is an undercurrent that putting time and energy into a sport like soccer is seen as a negative. And yet I know many who spent time and money on music, dance, art etc. And eventually, it drops by the wayside as well - certainly countless hours went into those activities as well. I think having a passion for anything is a good thing. Overtime that might change but I don't see why it has become such a hot-button topic. I'm grateful my kid had something they wanted to spend all their time doing. It helped them through covid, provided them with confidence, built relationships. All positives to me and worth every penny and every minute.  [/quote]

I think what makes soccer (or certain sports such as basketball) different from music, dance, art etc. is the heavy involvement of parents, i.e. politics, at young age. We are new to soccer, but the extent of parents trying to influence coaches, players and other parents even, was totally unheard of to me in the before soccer era. I have other kids doing extremely well in individual sports. The politics part often makes me question the value of soccer (or other team sports). Is it to introduce kids to politics at a young age? Determination, dedication, time management, goal setting, experience of failure, etc. All kids doing extracurriculum (actually academics included too) at a decently high level would learn all above. What makes soccer different is the political element. Is it soccer all about?  [/quote]

This is an interesting perspective. One that our family did not experience with either of our kids. Sure there were parents at practices and games. But it was a lovely community of like-minded families. If a family wanted a different level of play or style of play they moved on to another team. Our parents were well-behaved on the sidelines - cheering on their players but not influencing the coach, the ref or the game. Both our kids played at a high level - so it's not based on the competitive level. Perhaps this is by the soccer club or location? But I don't think you can make a generalization. Regardless I'm incredibly grateful for the years of soccer and the parents on the sidelines. [/quote]

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