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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree football is dangerous, but baseball and basketball aren’t replacements for football. Unless your kid is at least 6’3”, they aren’t going to be competitive for high school basketball. Baseball also has a massive barrier to entry with the skill needed. Basketball and baseball at the youth and high school level are full, so no, they can’t fully replace football [/quote]

LOL parents are stupid to have their kids play soccer and lax. At least basketball and football there is money possibly...

None of these sports are great anyway. Tennis, Golf, swimming can do your whole life. [/quote]

The people who grew up swimming or playing tennis burn out and stop playing those sports after high school or college [/quote]

Tell me you know nothing about Master’s Swimming without telling me you know nothing. I’ve literally had the privilege of swimming with and competing with Olympic athletes because of Master’s. And I had the honor of 60something hand me my ass in backstroke when I was in my 30s. Yes, she was a former Olympian. [/quote]

Just curious, what level swimmer were you when younger? I was high level and most people I swam with rarely touch the pool now. Burnout is very real and most of us enjoy exploring other ways to be fit that don’t involve staring at a black line. I feel like I have done every type of set under the sun and just can’t find the enjoyment in it anymore. Plus there’s the depressing evidence of how much slower I am now with zero realistic hope of ever getting close to my old times. Glad you’re enjoying it though. [/quote]

Team sports that involve a ball are far more fun than swimming. As you say, staring at a black line, unable to hVe fun banter with teammates, kinda sucks.[/quote]

LOL, you are unaware of relays, and the vibe of swim meets. Glorious times, hanging out with friends and waiting for your events, and cheering on your teammates. But hey, if concussions are your scene, go for it. Your poor kid…[/quote]

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