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I didn't get that -- I'm from the Midwest -- but I'm starting to understand I think.  Why would it be so, so important for a child who is only 60 months old to excel at LAX? (when it's fine to be laid back and developmentally appropriate regarding soccer or swimming)?  Hm.[/quote]

b/c there is no expectation (desire) that their child will swim or play soccer at the college level.

With lacrosse, once you have a step up vs your peers on skills, you get more playing time.  More playing time = more time to further improve your skills.  It is a cycle.  You can't just put a stick in his hands in middle school and expect for him to pick it up.[/quote]

I hope you are not a coach. Because this is completely untrue--you can absolutely start in MS or HS. You are probably one these dickhead Dads who coach and trying to relive some faded glory. The better you are does not and should not be the only factor for playing time, esp. at the MS level. The boys and girls are there to develop their skills and have fun. At the Varsity level in HS and college you can start play your star players all the time. I hate the culture of any sport that tries to make it all about the most gifted players from day one--it's absurd! Kids are developing into good sportsmen in the early years.[/quote]

Check out the college teams and see how many were converted soccer or hockey guys in HS. You're either coordinated and athletic, or you're not. Being coachable helps too.[/quote]

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