BC woman’s soccer

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Agree, to each their own, thousands of student-athletes in the transfer portal more concerned about their immediate soccer situation than their education/academics. If some parents are okay with the fun years then good for you. When the soccer ends then what? If the “what” is okay with some parents then that’s fine, your story, your life.

"Your story, your life [but I'll still interject with my opinion all day long]"

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Agree, to each their own, thousands of student-athletes in the transfer portal more concerned about their immediate soccer situation than their education/academics. If some parents are okay with the fun years then good for you. When the soccer ends then what? If the “what” is okay with some parents then that’s fine, your story, your life.

you act like they are ONLY playing soccer. You act like if they didn't play soccer or chose a different school the then what would be guaranteed. Plenty of graduates out there now thinking now what who didn't play soccer

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you act like they are ONLY playing soccer. You act like if they didn't play soccer or chose a different school the then what would be guaranteed. Plenty of graduates out there now thinking now what who didn't play soccer

BuTT tHey cOuLd bE dOiNg SOOOOO mUcH MOrE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Doesn't matter. What you did is wrong. Sorry to say.

Don’t apologize, I think a life is more than just collecting a diploma, titles, houses, and money. I’d prefer my D have a well rounded experience and enjoy all aspects of her young adulthood. I admire academically driven students while at the same time, I wonder if they know what they might be missing.

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Don’t apologize, I think a life is more than just collecting a diploma, titles, houses, and money. I’d prefer my D have a well rounded experience and enjoy all aspects of her young adulthood. I admire academically driven students while at the same time, I wonder if they know what they might be missing.

Why don't you just feed your kids drugs and get right after it. If you aren't pushing your kids to make their education at the highest level possible a priority, you are doing them a disservice.

Read it right here on TS; must be true.

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Yep, and the percentage of student-athletes are much, much less than the general student population who transfer schools. Do you think the vast majority of THOSE students are transferring because of education or soccer? Food for thought...

Realty, despite your attempts: If you are a student-athlete, you are less likely to transfer your school than a non-student-athlete.

All I know is, there's going to be an overabundance of athletic trainers, exercise scientists and recreation managers, when all these athletic " phenoms" finally graduate.

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All I know is, there's going to be an overabundance of athletic trainers, exercise scientists and recreation managers, when all these athletic " phenoms" finally graduate.

Yes, I agree. I do firmly believe that is all you know.

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All I know is, there's going to be an overabundance of athletic trainers, exercise scientists and recreation managers, when all these athletic " phenoms" finally graduate.

Or you can graduate from WIlliams with a useful degree in HIstory, Women’s studies, or comparative literature. I’ll be curious how all the academic “phenoms” end up employed

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Or you can graduate from WIlliams with a useful degree in HIstory, Women’s studies, or comparative literature. I’ll be curious how all the academic “phenoms” end up employed

By being really good at asking "whole milk, skim milk, or almond milk?"

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My kid plays D1 at a high academic school. She's soccer obsessed - so she's ok with spending 75% of her free time on that one thing and not going out during the season, etc. etc. I would never have been able to do it at that age, even if I had the chance (which I didn't). D1 athlete experience in college is unique and not for everyone. I worry she's missing out on tons, but it's her journey so what are you going to do. Personally, I see tons of benefits to what she's doing (pursuing a passion, building a strong network that will help her in the future, etc. etc.) but also see lots of negatives (not the typical social life, missing out on other college experiences, identity wrapped up in athletic pursuit, etc. etc.). Feel like kids and parents should think long and hard about the path b/c it's definitely not for every kid, even if good enough to do it.

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My kid plays D1 at a high academic school. She's soccer obsessed - so she's ok with spending 75% of her free time on that one thing and not going out during the season, etc. etc. I would never have been able to do it at that age, even if I had the chance (which I didn't). D1 athlete experience in college is unique and not for everyone. I worry she's missing out on tons, but it's her journey so what are you going to do. Personally, I see tons of benefits to what she's doing (pursuing a passion, building a strong network that will help her in the future, etc. etc.) but also see lots of negatives (not the typical social life, missing out on other college experiences, identity wrapped up in athletic pursuit, etc. etc.). Feel like kids and parents should think long and hard about the path b/c it's definitely not for every kid, even if good enough to do it.

It's good advice. My kid will be starting at a D1 school next year and I've been, and will remain, hesitant. For the last 10 years, she pursued two passions equally: soccer and grades. She wanted to be best at both. Now that reality is hitting and she will be leaving for school earlier than her friends, I'm really curious how it unfolds.

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It's good advice. My kid will be starting at a D1 school next year and I've been, and will remain, hesitant. For the last 10 years, she pursued two passions equally: soccer and grades. She wanted to be best at both. Now that reality is hitting and she will be leaving for school earlier than her friends, I'm really curious how it unfolds.

Damn, I could’ve written this myself. My D seems pretty unfazed, ready to move on.

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My kid plays D1 at a high academic school. She's soccer obsessed - so she's ok with spending 75% of her free time on that one thing and not going out during the season, etc. etc. I would never have been able to do it at that age, even if I had the chance (which I didn't). D1 athlete experience in college is unique and not for everyone. I worry she's missing out on tons, but it's her journey so what are you going to do. Personally, I see tons of benefits to what she's doing (pursuing a passion, building a strong network that will help her in the future, etc. etc.) but also see lots of negatives (not the typical social life, missing out on other college experiences, identity wrapped up in athletic pursuit, etc. etc.). Feel like kids and parents should think long and hard about the path b/c it's definitely not for every kid, even if good enough to do it.

Mine played at an ACC school and never felt like she missed out on any part of the College experience. Had internships every year, played in Final 4s, ACC tournaments and made some amazing friends and connections. Like anything in life, its what you make of it.

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My kid plays D1 at a high academic school. She's soccer obsessed - so she's ok with spending 75% of her free time on that one thing and not going out during the season, etc. etc. I would never have been able to do it at that age, even if I had the chance (which I didn't). D1 athlete experience in college is unique and not for everyone. I worry she's missing out on tons, but it's her journey so what are you going to do. Personally, I see tons of benefits to what she's doing (pursuing a passion, building a strong network that will help her in the future, etc. etc.) but also see lots of negatives (not the typical social life, missing out on other college experiences, identity wrapped up in athletic pursuit, etc. etc.). Feel like kids and parents should think long and hard about the path b/c it's definitely not for every kid, even if good enough to do it.

Playing D1 P5 soccer is a full time job. There is a balance that these young ladies must learn to maintain. The demands of academics, the full time demands of soccer and the social aspects that are a big part of the college environment. All three are extremely difficult to manage and navigate. What it takes is having the mental capacity to deal with all three. The mental toughness of playing soccer is draining at big competitive programs. That is something your not taught in club soccer. It carries over and could definitely affect these young ladies. That’s why its important when you have conversations with your daughters its imperative to ask them how they are doing overall instead of asking about soccer as some parents do.

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not at all/ RPI is a function of who you play. Put those teams in the ACC and the RPI would not be the same.

Oh please, enough with the ACC chant. 3/4 of RPI judges strength of schedule. Except for unicorn FSU, the vaunted ACC trophy cases are all lacking a championship crown for over a decade. Meanwhile three PAC12 squads have lifted the crown, some more than once. Nearby Santa Clara has as well. And unicorn FSU just lost its magical coach. The only reason BC doesn’t have an RPI worse than 200 is they are boosted by playing ACC teams, losing badly to most.