BS is BS

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I knew a kid from Seymour that did this.

Took the train there and back. Did his homework on the train.

Very dedicated and focused player. Always wanted to be his best.

Ended up playing DII within the state. Was a fine college player too.

Always remember that kid when I hear another telling me it's too hard.

You’re talking abou SR. He was a good player indeed and said he had the best experience of his lifetime playing there. Had he ANY better grades he’d have been D1.

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You’re talking abou SR. He was a good player indeed and said he had the best experience of his lifetime playing there. Had he ANY better grades he’d have been D1.

He’s an adult, you could probably say his name.

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Now imagine if this kid had this sort of dedication and commitment to... academics. Perhaps more time could have been spent on studying for his SAT. What if 1 less practice/week allowed him to take 1 more AP class?

Not every kid has the ability to take lots of AP classes and thrive.

Also, MLS and college coaches don't necessarily come calling when a boy is 14. You can have a prospective d1 athlete at that age who is still under the radar screen.

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Not every kid has the ability to take lots of AP classes and thrive.

Also, MLS and college coaches don't necessarily come calling when a boy is 14. You can have a prospective d1 athlete at that age who is still under the radar screen.

1) This attitude is precisely what's wrong with our country. ANYONE can take AP and thrive. It's called hard work. Nobody said you need to be a genius or a savant. You just need to put time and effort. Are you saying all the Chinese and Indian kids who fill up on AP classes and get high GPAs are geniuses? No, they simply come from a culture that values education, hard work and perseverance. We praise all the athletes who work hard on their game but never praise the doctors, scientists, and engineers who work just as hard to succeed at their chosen craft. In fact one can argue its easier to succeed in academics than sports because you dont have to face opposition that is working just as hard to make you fail. Also, unlike sports there is 0% chance a fluke injury will end your career.

2) D1 athletes who are not on the radar by age 14 or 15 are unicorns. There may be 1 or 2 out there but to say they are rare is an understatement. Everyone points to Michael Jordon as an example but how many Jordan has the world seen?

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Oh stop. Not every Chinese or Indian kid can take a lot of APs and thrive. And not every American kid can either.

I agree with you, valuing education is very important and not everyone does value it. But you are deluded if you think everyone can take a rigorous academic load and do well. Some can, some can't.

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1) This attitude is precisely what's wrong with our country. ANYONE can take AP and thrive. It's called hard work. Nobody said you need to be a genius or a savant. You just need to put time and effort. Are you saying all the Chinese and Indian kids who fill up on AP classes and get high GPAs are geniuses? No, they simply come from a culture that values education, hard work and perseverance. We praise all the athletes who work hard on their game but never praise the doctors, scientists, and engineers who work just as hard to succeed at their chosen craft. In fact one can argue its easier to succeed in academics than sports because you dont have to face opposition that is working just as hard to make you fail. Also, unlike sports there is 0% chance a fluke injury will end your career.

2) D1 athletes who are not on the radar by age 14 or 15 are unicorns. There may be 1 or 2 out there but to say they are rare is an understatement. Everyone points to Michael Jordon as an example but how many Jordan has the world seen?

1) Also, just like sports, there is a 100% chance that a fluke injury, such as a head injury or chainsaw injury or eye injury or hand injury or car accident could end your career - depending on your career. Happens every day in life!

2) Please invest in a clue. So you’re honestly saying that if an 8th/9th grade boy is not on D1 radar then they are a unicorn? It’s the other way around blockhead, if they are on the radar at that age, they are the unicorn.

Stick to whatever it is you’re good at because commentary on academics and sports is clearly not in your wheelhouse.

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1) Also, just like sports, there is a 100% chance that a fluke injury, such as a head injury or chainsaw injury or eye injury or hand injury or car accident could end your career - depending on your career. Happens every day in life!

2) Please invest in a clue. So you’re honestly saying that if an 8th/9th grade boy is not on D1 radar then they are a unicorn? It’s the other way around blockhead, if they are on the radar at that age, they are the unicorn.

Stick to whatever it is you’re good at because commentary on academics and sports is clearly not in your wheelhouse.

Actually you should work on your reading comprehension. He said "D1 athletes" who are not on the radar. What that means is that if you are 14/15 and are good enough to be playing for a D1 team, most likely you are already on the radar......Clear enough or do you need crayons?

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Actually you should work on your reading comprehension. He said "D1 athletes" who are not on the radar. What that means is that if you are 14/15 and are good enough to be playing for a D1 team, most likely you are already on the radar......Clear enough or do you need crayons?

No, but thanks, it was crystal clear and I’ll stand by my point. Most 8th and 9th grade BOYS are not on D1 radar. How much more clear can I be?

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No, but thanks, it was crystal clear and I’ll stand by my point. Most 8th and 9th grade BOYS are not on D1 radar. How much more clear can I be?

^^^this Guy is 100% correct. College coaches are not watching u14 and u15 boys games. Don’t confuse boys with girls.

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1) Also, just like sports, there is a 100% chance that a fluke injury, such as a head injury or chainsaw injury or eye injury or hand injury or car accident could end your career - depending on your career. Happens every day in life!

2) Please invest in a clue. So you’re honestly saying that if an 8th/9th grade boy is not on D1 radar then they are a unicorn? It’s the other way around blockhead, if they are on the radar at that age, they are the unicorn.

Stick to whatever it is you’re good at because commentary on academics and sports is clearly not in your wheelhouse.

1) The difference is that the chance of a fluke accident occurring sitting at a desk every day vs. participating in an activity where people are physically battling each other and trying to injure you is close to 0. Not to mention the fact that most careers are still available to you if you have a wide variety of physical impairments. Sports require near physical perfection.

2) First of all - 14/15 is 9th or 10th grade for most kids. By 10th grade, you should already be meeting coaches. Top athletes in most sports have been identified by age 15. If you think the first time your kid will hear from a D1 coach is Junior year then your kid is not on a path to D1.

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College Coaches

Girls get looked at 15
Boys get looked at 16

girls get soft offers at 16
Boys get soft offers at 16/17

this is not a HARD rule, its just the norm.

EXACT Soccer starts getting kids looked at 9th-10th grade. That is 14-15.

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1) The difference is that the chance of a fluke accident occurring sitting at a desk every day vs. participating in an activity where people are physically battling each other and trying to injure you is close to 0. Not to mention the fact that most careers are still available to you if you have a wide variety of physical impairments. Sports require near physical perfection.

2) First of all - 14/15 is 9th or 10th grade for most kids. By 10th grade, you should already be meeting coaches. Top athletes in most sports have been identified by age 15. If you think the first time your kid will hear from a D1 coach is Junior year then your kid is not on a path to D1.

Let me help you out with your “for most kids” distinction.

2004’s = u14 = split some 14 and some 13 = 8th grade
2003’s = u15 = split some 15 and some 14 = 9th grade

None of these BOYS are being looked at by coaches OR meeting coaches. What don’t you get about this? Guess what, neither are the 2002’s unless they are absolute studs. You must have a daughter.

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^^^this Guy is 100% correct. College coaches are not watching u14 and u15 boys games. Don’t confuse boys with girls.

I've got one of each and you are 100% correct. Boys are easily a year later, and more sane as a result. Also there's a big difference from top of D1 to bottom. It's not uncommon for commitments to go into fall of senior year for lower level programs. There isn't the frantic scramble for money as there isn't as much to grab

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Let me help you out with your “for most kids” distinction.

2004’s = u14 = split some 14 and some 13 = 8th grade
2003’s = u15 = split some 15 and some 14 = 9th grade

None of these BOYS are being looked at by coaches OR meeting coaches. What don’t you get about this? Guess what, neither are the 2002’s unless they are absolute studs. You must have a daughter.

Since "most kids" aren't "top athletes " you would be correct Even with girls it's the superstuds in 8th grade

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Mickey wants you guys to take this conversation to another thread.

Thank you.