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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We know a husband and wife whose youngest is off to college this fall. He will not play college sports. This couple's entire and I mean entire identity for the past like fifteen years has been carting their kids to practices, training, camps, and out of town tournaments. Every waking moment it seems. They're only in their late 40s. Do travel sports couples like this struggle with their departure from that sporty orbit and all of their newfound free time?[/quote]

If they aren't playing in college or going pro what was the point?[/quote]

The love of the sport, working hard, exercise, all of the social, emotional, and life lesson benefits that come with being part of a team.

OP, you would probably call me (and my husband) travel sport obsessed. We actually aren't, but one of our kids certainly is and we support her 100% in her sport and we enjoy watching her do what she loves. So it has become a big part of our life. Our other kid plays three different rec sports and while all are reasonable alone, they take up a lot of time combined, too. Again, we love watching him play. Other than reading, my only real hobby right now is kid sports. I look forward to having more time to do other things when the kids are gone, but I am fully enjoying this time of our lives. [/quote]

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