Anonymous
Post 05/08/2025 11:30     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
My oldest son played high school Varsity soccer and my youngest son, 5 years younger, was shocked at how bad the soccer was. It doesn’t take Ronaldo to tell if someone sucks or not.

Were kids on the field/bench having fun? Kind of, kind of not.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2025 11:25     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
We play club and HS and it's resulted in injuries every year from HS.. it's your decision as to what's best. It may be the only opportunity they get to play against older club players but the risk of injury is high.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2025 06:22     Subject: Re:HS soccer is so bad
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
earning varsity letters is a nice addition to college applications


For most schools, this is a big/old myth, not in the sense that it's a bad thing to play a sport in HS, just that most admission officers view this as equal to any other activity - drama club, debate, yearbook, student gov't, etc. It's really not any kind of "ticket" to admissions anywhere unless you are getting recruited - in which case that recruiting usually has nothing to do with HS soccer/most sports.

This is hard to accept for Gen-X parents, but in many cases, HS sport takes away a lot of time and energy from more academic pursuits that would actually look better for college apps.


I'm not Gen X, I'm 52 years old. I said it's a nice addition, not crucial or more important than anything else. I certainly wouldn't want my kids GPA to suffer to play a sport or do any other activity but at the end of the day, those extras ARE what will set your kid apart from every other kid with a 4.2 GPA trying to get into a state school. The extra can be sports, or debate, whatever. But it's not all just GPA and test scores that get you into college

Huh? 52 years old is smack in the middle of Gen X
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 23:35     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have a 7th grader and we thought it would be fun to watch his future HS school team play. It was so bad, no tactics.....just boot and run. If a kid has aspirations of playing at a higher level, is it even worth it to play and risk an injury?


Bitter parent whose kid got cut. LCPS schools are composed of travel soccer players. So you have an axe to grind because your child didn’t make it or your coach is mediocre. My DS coach is an excellent coach and better person. The results speak for themselves.


Let’s be honest, Loudoun generally has mediocre players period.

Just like every other area also has mediocre players because, well, most players by definition are mediocre it's how math works
no its true LC HS boys soccer sux. The Prince William teams however have kids who cant afford club but are generally light years ahead in talent
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 22:02     Subject: Re:HS soccer is so bad
Anonymous wrote:
earning varsity letters is a nice addition to college applications


For most schools, this is a big/old myth, not in the sense that it's a bad thing to play a sport in HS, just that most admission officers view this as equal to any other activity - drama club, debate, yearbook, student gov't, etc. It's really not any kind of "ticket" to admissions anywhere unless you are getting recruited - in which case that recruiting usually has nothing to do with HS soccer/most sports.

This is hard to accept for Gen-X parents, but in many cases, HS sport takes away a lot of time and energy from more academic pursuits that would actually look better for college apps.


I'm not Gen X, I'm 52 years old. I said it's a nice addition, not crucial or more important than anything else. I certainly wouldn't want my kids GPA to suffer to play a sport or do any other activity but at the end of the day, those extras ARE what will set your kid apart from every other kid with a 4.2 GPA trying to get into a state school. The extra can be sports, or debate, whatever. But it's not all just GPA and test scores that get you into college
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 15:14     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
Teens have so much pressure on them with schoolwork and other activities. HS soccer is a no-cost opportunity to play with their classmates and represent their school. Wait until later to decide if it's worth the risk of injury.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 14:56     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
Anonymous wrote:I have a 7th grader and we thought it would be fun to watch his future HS school team play. It was so bad, no tactics.....just boot and run. If a kid has aspirations of playing at a higher level, is it even worth it to play and risk an injury?


I wouldn’t. Even if they make nationals, there’s the very real possibility of plane crash and cannibalism.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 14:48     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have a 7th grader and we thought it would be fun to watch his future HS school team play. It was so bad, no tactics.....just boot and run. If a kid has aspirations of playing at a higher level, is it even worth it to play and risk an injury?


Bitter parent whose kid got cut. LCPS schools are composed of travel soccer players. So you have an axe to grind because your child didn’t make it or your coach is mediocre. My DS coach is an excellent coach and better person. The results speak for themselves.


Let’s be honest, Loudoun generally has mediocre players period.

Just like every other area also has mediocre players because, well, most players by definition are mediocre it's how math works
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 14:46     Subject: Re:HS soccer is so bad
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
earning varsity letters is a nice addition to college applications


For most schools, this is a big/old myth, not in the sense that it's a bad thing to play a sport in HS, just that most admission officers view this as equal to any other activity - drama club, debate, yearbook, student gov't, etc. It's really not any kind of "ticket" to admissions anywhere unless you are getting recruited - in which case that recruiting usually has nothing to do with HS soccer/most sports.

This is hard to accept for Gen-X parents, but in many cases, HS sport takes away a lot of time and energy from more academic pursuits that would actually look better for college apps.


If you can manage and excel in a varsity sport for 4 years in HS and still get good grades means you will also have the time management skills in college to remain successful on and off the field

Yes, this is the primary benefit of a varsity sport in HS. But it doesn't even have to be varsity sports. Any other activity with similar amounts of time, commitment, leadership would do the same. The lesson here is follow your own interests and talents. There are many, many paths to the same destinations.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 14:31     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have a 7th grader and we thought it would be fun to watch his future HS school team play. It was so bad, no tactics.....just boot and run. If a kid has aspirations of playing at a higher level, is it even worth it to play and risk an injury?


Bitter parent whose kid got cut. LCPS schools are composed of travel soccer players. So you have an axe to grind because your child didn’t make it or your coach is mediocre. My DS coach is an excellent coach and better person. The results speak for themselves.


Let’s be honest, Loudoun generally has mediocre players period.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 14:23     Subject: Re:HS soccer is so bad
Anonymous wrote:
earning varsity letters is a nice addition to college applications


For most schools, this is a big/old myth, not in the sense that it's a bad thing to play a sport in HS, just that most admission officers view this as equal to any other activity - drama club, debate, yearbook, student gov't, etc. It's really not any kind of "ticket" to admissions anywhere unless you are getting recruited - in which case that recruiting usually has nothing to do with HS soccer/most sports.

This is hard to accept for Gen-X parents, but in many cases, HS sport takes away a lot of time and energy from more academic pursuits that would actually look better for college apps.


If you can manage and excel in a varsity sport for 4 years in HS and still get good grades means you will also have the time management skills in college to remain successful on and off the field
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 14:22     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
Typo HS athletics*
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 14:21     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
College athletics is as important as any leadership activity especially in the age of sloth and video gaming. The active kids playing athletics are physically more confident which impacts a myriad of other aspects that come to light and are valued on college applications
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 14:20     Subject: HS soccer is so bad
Well, at least it's pretty much free.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2025 14:17     Subject: Re:HS soccer is so bad
earning varsity letters is a nice addition to college applications


For most schools, this is a big/old myth, not in the sense that it's a bad thing to play a sport in HS, just that most admission officers view this as equal to any other activity - drama club, debate, yearbook, student gov't, etc. It's really not any kind of "ticket" to admissions anywhere unless you are getting recruited - in which case that recruiting usually has nothing to do with HS soccer/most sports.

This is hard to accept for Gen-X parents, but in many cases, HS sport takes away a lot of time and energy from more academic pursuits that would actually look better for college apps.