Anonymous
Post 04/04/2023 23:30     Subject: Re:swim and/or soccer

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have not read every page. My DD swam and played soccer growing up and played soccer in college. She quit swimming in high school. Swimming requires a lot more time and very early mornings to be good (and the early practices impact their social life and everything else), and the team aspect is not as prevalent. But my kid decided this herself.


Agreed, there’s also no off season for swimming.


Well, August. My highest level HS swimmers have 6-7 weeks off during the year (spring break and August). One of them dates a highest level soccer player, they have less time off!
Anonymous
Post 04/04/2023 20:02     Subject: Re:swim and/or soccer

Anonymous wrote:I have not read every page. My DD swam and played soccer growing up and played soccer in college. She quit swimming in high school. Swimming requires a lot more time and very early mornings to be good (and the early practices impact their social life and everything else), and the team aspect is not as prevalent. But my kid decided this herself.


Agreed, there’s also no off season for swimming.