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That billion dollars can get you the best coaching, and that makes a big difference.

Both Langley HS boys & girls tennis won the state championship this year. How many of the top six starters have private lessons and clinics? Probably all of them. Keep in mind that you can't play tennis outside in winter, so it requires indoor facilities, and that takes money. Tennis might be cheaper than golf, but it is still expensive.

The post said a poor student couldn’t make varsity with no experience. That was ridiculous because no student could make varsity with no experience.

A poor student who went to the public court every day and took lessons in parks and rec, played with people who could teach her, was a natural powerhouse could make varsity.

If you place that "poor" student with a "rich" student, and both have exactly the same natural ability and work ethics, that "rich" student will make the varsity team while the "poor" student will NOT. That's how money can get you.u.

My kid is on that tennis team and went to states. I honestly couldn’t tell you how much training each kid had. My kid has played tennis his entire life.

I know some kids who have also played their entire lives and did not make the team so just because you have coaching doesn’t mean you will make the team. Also know many kids who got cut from soccer, basketball and baseball who have played all their lives.

I know a couple kids that started tennis in 9th grade and then played at D3 schools.

Fake news unless it’s like Gettysburg college

NP. I know one as well. And our HS team is horrible. They are playing at Shenandoah.

I am the pp who said my kid had a young coach start late. Who knows if he played at a school like Shenandoah. He coaches kids and is the “pro”.

Many retire and play competitive pickleball now. It’s pretty funny these tall retired professional athletes.

My friends kids go to private school in Miami with a ton of professional Athletes’ kids. Some of the flashy wives were the biggest dynamic to get used to. And no one there cared about Covid.

Anonymous wrote:Cool! Like Scottie sheffler, natural athlete who was good at everything and had to be careful playing basketball, etc when he got so good at golf in high school.

Same for Clayton Kershaw- long term MLB pitcher who plays amazing basketball and pickleball too.

Ditto Chris Young. Princeton basketball and baseball, mlb pitcher and then sports management m/mba.

Go Rangers!

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That billion dollars can get you the best coaching, and that makes a big difference.

Both Langley HS boys & girls tennis won the state championship this year. How many of the top six starters have private lessons and clinics? Probably all of them. Keep in mind that you can't play tennis outside in winter, so it requires indoor facilities, and that takes money. Tennis might be cheaper than golf, but it is still expensive.

The post said a poor student couldn’t make varsity with no experience. That was ridiculous because no student could make varsity with no experience.

A poor student who went to the public court every day and took lessons in parks and rec, played with people who could teach her, was a natural powerhouse could make varsity.

If you place that "poor" student with a "rich" student, and both have exactly the same natural ability and work ethics, that "rich" student will make the varsity team while the "poor" student will NOT. That's how money can get you.u.

My kid is on that tennis team and went to states. I honestly couldn’t tell you how much training each kid had. My kid has played tennis his entire life.

I know some kids who have also played their entire lives and did not make the team so just because you have coaching doesn’t mean you will make the team. Also know many kids who got cut from soccer, basketball and baseball who have played all their lives.

I know a couple kids that started tennis in 9th grade and then played at D3 schools.

Fake news unless it’s like Gettysburg college

NP. I know one as well. And our HS team is horrible. They are playing at Shenandoah.

Anonymous wrote:Cool! Like Scottie sheffler, natural athlete who was good at everything and had to be careful playing basketball, etc when he got so good at golf in high school.

Same for Clayton Kershaw- long term MLB pitcher who plays amazing basketball and pickleball too.

Ditto Chris Young. Princeton basketball and baseball, mlb pitcher and then sports management m/mba.

Literally, 0.1% of all athletes…and less than 5% of any pro athlete in a specific sport. Kyler Murray was drafted into the MLB and then decided to stay in college and go to NFL.

Cool! Like Scottie sheffler, natural athlete who was good at everything and had to be careful playing basketball, etc when he got so good at golf in high school.

Same for Clayton Kershaw- long term MLB pitcher who plays amazing basketball and pickleball too.

Ditto Chris Young. Princeton basketball and baseball, mlb pitcher and then sports management m/mba.

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That billion dollars can get you the best coaching, and that makes a big difference.

Both Langley HS boys & girls tennis won the state championship this year. How many of the top six starters have private lessons and clinics? Probably all of them. Keep in mind that you can't play tennis outside in winter, so it requires indoor facilities, and that takes money. Tennis might be cheaper than golf, but it is still expensive.

The post said a poor student couldn’t make varsity with no experience. That was ridiculous because no student could make varsity with no experience.

A poor student who went to the public court every day and took lessons in parks and rec, played with people who could teach her, was a natural powerhouse could make varsity.

If you place that "poor" student with a "rich" student, and both have exactly the same natural ability and work ethics, that "rich" student will make the varsity team while the "poor" student will NOT. That's how money can get you.u.

My kid is on that tennis team and went to states. I honestly couldn’t tell you how much training each kid had. My kid has played tennis his entire life.

I know some kids who have also played their entire lives and did not make the team so just because you have coaching doesn’t mean you will make the team. Also know many kids who got cut from soccer, basketball and baseball who have played all their lives.

I know a couple kids that started tennis in 9th grade and then played at D3 schools.

Fake news unless it’s like Gettysburg college

DP here. If the kid was very athletic and played another sport and picked up tennis later, it would be possible. We knew a coach who was a former soccer and football player I think. He started tennis is high school, played in college and was teaching kids tennis after college. I can’t remember which sports he played before.

I’m saying it’s impossible to get to a high level(meaning UTR 10 plus) starting in 9th grade. But I’m happy to be proved wrong with a unicorn

Well I’m telling you my kid has a young tennis coach who played college/pro who started playing tennis in high school. I didn’t drill him if he actually played tennis since he was younger but only played more seriously in high school or he picked up a tennis racquet for the first time in 9th grade. He is a tall, very fit athletic guy who told me he played other sports until high school.

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That billion dollars can get you the best coaching, and that makes a big difference.

Both Langley HS boys & girls tennis won the state championship this year. How many of the top six starters have private lessons and clinics? Probably all of them. Keep in mind that you can't play tennis outside in winter, so it requires indoor facilities, and that takes money. Tennis might be cheaper than golf, but it is still expensive.

The post said a poor student couldn’t make varsity with no experience. That was ridiculous because no student could make varsity with no experience.

A poor student who went to the public court every day and took lessons in parks and rec, played with people who could teach her, was a natural powerhouse could make varsity.

If you place that "poor" student with a "rich" student, and both have exactly the same natural ability and work ethics, that "rich" student will make the varsity team while the "poor" student will NOT. That's how money can get you.u.

My kid is on that tennis team and went to states. I honestly couldn’t tell you how much training each kid had. My kid has played tennis his entire life.

I know some kids who have also played their entire lives and did not make the team so just because you have coaching doesn’t mean you will make the team. Also know many kids who got cut from soccer, basketball and baseball who have played all their lives.

I know a couple kids that started tennis in 9th grade and then played at D3 schools.

Fake news unless it’s like Gettysburg college

DP here. If the kid was very athletic and played another sport and picked up tennis later, it would be possible. We knew a coach who was a former soccer and football player I think. He started tennis is high school, played in college and was teaching kids tennis after college. I can’t remember which sports he played before.

I’m saying it’s impossible to get to a high level(meaning UTR 10 plus) starting in 9th grade. But I’m happy to be proved wrong with a unicorn

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That billion dollars can get you the best coaching, and that makes a big difference.

Both Langley HS boys & girls tennis won the state championship this year. How many of the top six starters have private lessons and clinics? Probably all of them. Keep in mind that you can't play tennis outside in winter, so it requires indoor facilities, and that takes money. Tennis might be cheaper than golf, but it is still expensive.

The post said a poor student couldn’t make varsity with no experience. That was ridiculous because no student could make varsity with no experience.

A poor student who went to the public court every day and took lessons in parks and rec, played with people who could teach her, was a natural powerhouse could make varsity.

If you place that "poor" student with a "rich" student, and both have exactly the same natural ability and work ethics, that "rich" student will make the varsity team while the "poor" student will NOT. That's how money can get you.u.

My kid is on that tennis team and went to states. I honestly couldn’t tell you how much training each kid had. My kid has played tennis his entire life.

I know some kids who have also played their entire lives and did not make the team so just because you have coaching doesn’t mean you will make the team. Also know many kids who got cut from soccer, basketball and baseball who have played all their lives.

I know a couple kids that started tennis in 9th grade and then played at D3 schools.

Fake news unless it’s like Gettysburg college

DP here. If the kid was very athletic and played another sport and picked up tennis later, it would be possible. We knew a coach who was a former soccer and football player I think. He started tennis is high school, played in college and was teaching kids tennis after college. I can’t remember which sports he played before.

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I know a couple kids that started tennis in 9th grade and then played at D3 schools.

Fake news unless it’s like Gettysburg college

There is a big difference between D3 schools such as M.I.T, Williams, CMU and Shenandoah University, LOL....

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That billion dollars can get you the best coaching, and that makes a big difference.

Both Langley HS boys & girls tennis won the state championship this year. How many of the top six starters have private lessons and clinics? Probably all of them. Keep in mind that you can't play tennis outside in winter, so it requires indoor facilities, and that takes money. Tennis might be cheaper than golf, but it is still expensive.

The post said a poor student couldn’t make varsity with no experience. That was ridiculous because no student could make varsity with no experience.

A poor student who went to the public court every day and took lessons in parks and rec, played with people who could teach her, was a natural powerhouse could make varsity.

If you place that "poor" student with a "rich" student, and both have exactly the same natural ability and work ethics, that "rich" student will make the varsity team while the "poor" student will NOT. That's how money can get you.u.

My kid is on that tennis team and went to states. I honestly couldn’t tell you how much training each kid had. My kid has played tennis his entire life.

I know some kids who have also played their entire lives and did not make the team so just because you have coaching doesn’t mean you will make the team. Also know many kids who got cut from soccer, basketball and baseball who have played all their lives.

I know a couple kids that started tennis in 9th grade and then played at D3 schools.

Fake news unless it’s like Gettysburg college

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That billion dollars can get you the best coaching, and that makes a big difference.

Both Langley HS boys & girls tennis won the state championship this year. How many of the top six starters have private lessons and clinics? Probably all of them. Keep in mind that you can't play tennis outside in winter, so it requires indoor facilities, and that takes money. Tennis might be cheaper than golf, but it is still expensive.

The post said a poor student couldn’t make varsity with no experience. That was ridiculous because no student could make varsity with no experience.

A poor student who went to the public court every day and took lessons in parks and rec, played with people who could teach her, was a natural powerhouse could make varsity.

If you place that "poor" student with a "rich" student, and both have exactly the same natural ability and work ethics, that "rich" student will make the varsity team while the "poor" student will NOT. That's how money can get you.u.

My kid is on that tennis team and went to states. I honestly couldn’t tell you how much training each kid had. My kid has played tennis his entire life.

I know some kids who have also played their entire lives and did not make the team so just because you have coaching doesn’t mean you will make the team. Also know many kids who got cut from soccer, basketball and baseball who have played all their lives.

I know a couple kids that started tennis in 9th grade and then played at D3 schools.

Yes, kids are getting private lessons, tutors, private coaches, math tutors, prep courses, college counselors, etc.

The pressure on kids is horrible. They feel stressed.

I feel sorry for kids today.

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That billion dollars can get you the best coaching, and that makes a big difference.

Both Langley HS boys & girls tennis won the state championship this year. How many of the top six starters have private lessons and clinics? Probably all of them. Keep in mind that you can't play tennis outside in winter, so it requires indoor facilities, and that takes money. Tennis might be cheaper than golf, but it is still expensive.

The post said a poor student couldn’t make varsity with no experience. That was ridiculous because no student could make varsity with no experience.

A poor student who went to the public court every day and took lessons in parks and rec, played with people who could teach her, was a natural powerhouse could make varsity.

If you place that "poor" student with a "rich" student, and both have exactly the same natural ability and work ethics, that "rich" student will make the varsity team while the "poor" student will NOT. That's how money can get you.u.

My kid is on that tennis team and went to states. I honestly couldn’t tell you how much training each kid had. My kid has played tennis his entire life.

I know some kids who have also played their entire lives and did not make the team so just because you have coaching doesn’t mean you will make the team. Also know many kids who got cut from soccer, basketball and baseball who have played all their lives.

Big deal

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If you place that "poor" student with a "rich" student, and both have exactly the same natural ability and work ethics, that "rich" student will make the varsity team while the "poor" student will NOT. That's how money can get you.u.

My kid is on that tennis team and went to states. I honestly couldn’t tell you how much training each kid had. My kid has played tennis his entire life.

I know some kids who have also played their entire lives and did not make the team so just because you have coaching doesn’t mean you will make the team. Also know many kids who got cut from soccer, basketball and baseball who have played all their lives.

You have to compare Apple to Apple, and not Apple to Orange. If you have two kids, A & B, and assume that both kids have the exact natural abilities. If kid A has money to get expensive/better coaching and works just as hard as kid B; However, kid B does not have the resources to get the expensive coaching that kid A does, kid A will make the team and kid B will not.

If everyone is working hard, and has resources to get the best coaches money can buy, at that point, it comes down to natural abilities. But money does matter.