Some of the threads seem to go off on tangents about either side of the coin. Do you think it's better to focus on the college opportunity for academics or for a professional soccer future?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSome of the threads seem to go off on tangents about either side of the coin. Do you think it's better to focus on the college opportunity for academics or for a professional soccer future?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSome of the threads seem to go off on tangents about either side of the coin. Do you think it's better to focus on the college opportunity for academics or for a professional soccer future?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIf you are asking about what their motivation should be it should be for the love of the game. They should love playing and have fun doing it or they will never play enough to accomplish either of your options.
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OP forgot the primary reason - because they love it.
No one should be in it for dreams of college scholarships. If it happens that's great but the odds are slim, even less $ for men. Pro? Nice dream but even less realistic. Neither will happen without the passion and drive to get them there. Your kid could be highly skilled but that isn't enough
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Postdumb remark. so she plans on going D1 on just her love for the game. give me a break.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou dont understand what it takes to reach the highest levels. If she is 8, 10, 12, 13 and her motivating factor for playing soccer is to get a scholarship I can promise you she will not play enough to get one. You as a parent can have your motivation be scholarships but the player should play because she loves playing.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostKnow a lot of 8 year old's who talk about college scholarships, do you?
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My daughter is in it for the love of the game and the joy and satisfaction that comes with playing at a high level. She’s also a serious student and hopes to find a good college where she can also play soccer. She’d love to be on a top 50 D1 team but she wants to play not ride the pine so she’ll go lower D1 or D3 and to a good academic school that is good in her major of study.
My son plays soccer for fun. He’s more serious about basketball and will probably quit soccer next year.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy daughter is in it for the love of the game and the joy and satisfaction that comes with playing at a high level. She’s also a serious student and hopes to find a good college where she can also play soccer. She’d love to be on a top 50 D1 team but she wants to play not ride the pine so she’ll go lower D1 or D3 and to a good academic school that is good in her major of study.
My son plays soccer for fun. He’s more serious about basketball and will probably quit soccer next year.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostKnow a lot of 8 year old's who talk about college scholarships, do you?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou dont understand what it takes to reach the highest levels. If she is 8, 10, 12, 13 and her motivating factor for playing soccer is to get a scholarship I can promise you she will not play enough to get one. You as a parent can have your motivation be scholarships but the player should play because she loves playing.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOf course kids don't talk about it, but their parents sure do. Hang around U11 parents whose team is having success. They think winning a tournament means their darlings will get free rides to top schools. Reality starts to hit in middle school when puberty, changing interests, bigger field and prior reliance on sheer athleticism starts to separate the real talent from the rest.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOf course kids don't talk about it, but their parents sure do. Hang around U11 parents whose team is having success. They think winning a tournament means their darlings will get free rides to top schools. Reality starts to hit in middle school when puberty, changing interests, bigger field and prior reliance on sheer athleticism starts to separate the real talent from the rest.
reality hits when mom and dad cant buy it for you anymore. wen the player has to stand alone. A huge part of so called elite soccer for girls is clubs delaying that moment for as long as possible so they can keep taking your money
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