My kid has been offered a spot on a DAP team ( no, I won't say which), but training facility is about 2 hours away. So, I'm looking at 14-16 hours a week in the car. Can anyone with experience with DAP tell me if its worth it?
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What age group? For the oldest age group it may be worth it if your son wants to play in college. For the youngest age group I would say no.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Also, while Revs and Seacoast may have fixed training facilities the Bolts move around. Could be Mt. Ida, Harvard, Acton, St. Marks, so commute would vary.Comment
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If your kid want the best competition then I would say it's worth it. If it's with an mls team such as the revs then it's also work it regardless of what your kid wants out of it.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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You didn't do this deliberation before tryouts.. why ask here?Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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if you kid is one of the top 5-7 players, loves the game and wants to play in the most competitive environment.
Then YES.Comment
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We have just done a spell in your proposed situation. My son is one of several on his team who is driving 2 plus hours to practice. As others have said it depends - how important is soccer to the family? (And not just your son - as it is a family commitment.) There is no doubt the soccer is better than any club around us. He loves practice and being part of the team. He loves playing with a group of guys who can really control the ball and are smart in their play. College coaches love it. I have done the driving, so for the most part it hasn't impacted his school work. If my son continues, he has several options with D1 colleges. BUT it has taken a toll on our family life. His high school coach is an incredible man and role model for our son. So we are struggling with the decision of continuing. Son is not the top player for the position he wants to play. (DAP Coach told him he would be a starter for a defensive position, but he doesn't want it.) From what I know of others that drive as far - the ones that have stuck it out are the top-top players (national pool, full scholarships to top D1). But I have heard mumbling from them. " Is it worth it?" will depend on your situation. As with most things in life, figure out your priorities and realize you will probably not get to have it all.Comment
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Clint Dempsey drove 3 hours+ to drive to the Texans soccer club.it was worth it for him but maybe not for everyoneOriginally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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And for every Clint dempsey how many kids do the drive without the payoff. Don't do the drive for delusions of grandeurOriginally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Yes I would just say be honest with yourself on his potential. That's all. If you're honest with yourself... truly honest with yourself, then you already know the answer either way.Comment
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Be brutally honest with whether or not he will play, if his personality fits this level of commitment, where this might go and if there is an end game. It's a big decision that does impact the whole family.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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In order to really live you must dream.you will always think what if??Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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We did it for several years and while the soccer experience was fantastic, it was a grind--no doubt about it. And I would agree with other posters, it impacts the entire family. There was a point where we paid a sitter to stay with younger kids. Its 2/3 practices a week, plus travel to games on weekends or travel to catch the bus or the plane. Even if you carpool, your son will still be travelling. Also, gas is not cheap and the tolls add up. Schoolwork did suffer and it did impact college choices. (none of the five or so kids we carpooled with over the years did homework in the car) and my son didn't enjoy missing out on senior year hs soccer, esp because the system was unfair.
Certainly, the level of soccer is outstanding and he did travel to some amazing places. He has friends he still keeps in touch with and sees at his college games. But think about your expectations and endgame. If you're getting alot of playing time maybe its more justifiable than subbing in for short periods of time. Can you get to where you want to go without it and remember, after four years of the college game he has to go get a job like everyone else.Comment
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Did you consider moving?Comment
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