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Why does playing HS be a requirement for having fun playing soccer?

Just ask any boy that didn’t play HS Bc they were in DA. They all say the same thing. They regret not playing HS.

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Do you really think Coach K is watching HS highlights and games on TV. Really?

Yes, the current system isn't working, sizzlechest. A new system has been tried to be initiated, but it won't work because parents would rather watch their kid on the local highlights....

It’s actually funny that you say that because he does watch and a lot. He has talked about that multiple times. Any chance he gets to watch HS he does. Both in person, but mostly on TV/Online.

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As adults I think it's easy to say that the things kids like about HS sports don't matter. But to the kids they DO matter, or at least to some of them. Playing with classmates you've known forever, swag, getting to leave school early, fans in the stands (not many, but certainly far more than club soccer), name in the paper etc. Deep runs into state finals can be a blast. It doesn't mean those kids that want to play for their schools care less about the sport than kids who don't care about HS soccer. They're still just as passionate and committed, just in a different way. As long as kids are playing and happy it's all good bro.

Well said! When GDA was a year in, I asked my kid if she was interested. She said no because she "wouldn't be allowed to play schoolball". I said "so", she replied "I like schoolball!".
A year later, her ECNL team is getting a good amount of attention from college coaches, she's gotten some accolades on the HS front (which several coaches inquired about) and is happy. My kid is a good player, very good, but will probably never get a NT camp invite or play for Duke, UNC, UCLA, Stanford or Penn State. But, she will have other doors opened for her because of soccer and will be an impact player wherever she ends up...because that's who she is. I would never have her give up something she loves to play in a league where, let's face it, mediocrity is more common than not.

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True story of a family friend - gave up HS ball to play for a MLS club. He was pumped to play for an MLS club but giving up HS was still tough - a very good team, would have been a 2 year captain etc. Got recruited to a good school. Hardly played at all and got cut after one year. Wasn't able to find a good transfer option so he stayed because he liked the school. My kids, one boy, one girl, watched all of that. They said no way. Granted, we have a pretty good HS teams. They may have felt differently if that wasn't the case. But if one or both wanted DA I'd support that too. They're the ones playing, not me.

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Well said! When GDA was a year in, I asked my kid if she was interested. She said no because she "wouldn't be allowed to play schoolball". I said "so", she replied "I like schoolball!".
A year later, her ECNL team is getting a good amount of attention from college coaches, she's gotten some accolades on the HS front (which several coaches inquired about) and is happy. My kid is a good player, very good, but will probably never get a NT camp invite or play for Duke, UNC, UCLA, Stanford or Penn State. But, she will have other doors opened for her because of soccer and will be an impact player wherever she ends up...because that's who she is. I would never have her give up something she loves to play in a league where, let's face it, mediocrity is more common than not.

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True story of a family friend - gave up HS ball to play for a MLS club. He was pumped to play for an MLS club but giving up HS was still tough - a very good team, would have been a 2 year captain etc. Got recruited to a good school. Hardly played at all and got cut after one year. Wasn't able to find a good transfer option so he stayed because he liked the school. My kids, one boy, one girl, watched all of that. They said no way. Granted, we have a pretty good HS teams. They may have felt differently if that wasn't the case. But if one or both wanted DA I'd support that too. They're the ones playing, not me.

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True story of a family friend - gave up HS ball to play for a MLS club. He was pumped to play for an MLS club but giving up HS was still tough - a very good team, would have been a 2 year captain etc. Got recruited to a good school. Hardly played at all and got cut after one year. Wasn't able to find a good transfer option so he stayed because he liked the school. My kids, one boy, one girl, watched all of that. They said no way. Granted, we have a pretty good HS teams. They may have felt differently if that wasn't the case. But if one or both wanted DA I'd support that too. They're the ones playing, not me.

Not a family friend, dummy, its your friends sister’s half-cousin (on his mothers side)....are we all good??

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Not a family friend, dummy, its your friends sister’s half-cousin (on his mothers side)....are we all good??

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Just ask any boy that didn’t play HS Bc they were in DA. They all say the same thing. They regret not playing HS.

I do know of one kid who wished he played HS. Well, actually, he played his senior year after he was committed and cleared it with his college coach-to-be.

One kid.

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Yes you're right. Playing in DA is 100% assurance that you will play all 4 years.

Kids get cut or quit ALL THE TIME. The odds of playing all 4 years isnt great and toy are always fighting to your spot and PT.

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I do know of one kid who wished he played HS. Well, actually, he played his senior year after he was committed and cleared it with his college coach-to-be.

One kid.

Your acquaintances represent all? I don't think so. I wouldn't call the choice necessarily regret but a tinge of sadness about what they missed.

- 2x BDA parent, younger D is torn

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Your acquaintances represent all? I don't think so. I wouldn't call the choice necessarily regret but a tinge of sadness about what they missed.

- 2x BDA parent, younger D is torn

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Nope, I just said I knew of one kid. I didn't say out of how many or other inferences to anything other than that simple fact.

I will say now, since you seem curious, that is out of about 15.

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Did I say it represented all? Wait a minute...let me open another tab and read it again.

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Nope, I just said I knew of one kid. I didn't say out of how many or other inferences to anything other than that simple fact.

I will say now, since you seem curious, that is out of about 15.

So why post it? Why post one example knowing it cannot possibly represent the feelings of thousand of boys who have gone through the DA system? My kid loved BDA so did many of his teammates. But not all did, or had positive outcomes. It's a chance you take when choosing that path over another. If you're a consistent starter with a good club (even more so MLS) then it's generally worth it. If you're player #14-22 look elsewhere to see what your other options are.

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Title ..ny Gda

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So why post it? Why post one example knowing it cannot possibly represent the feelings of thousand of boys who have gone through the DA system? My kid loved BDA so did many of his teammates. But not all did, or had positive outcomes. It's a chance you take when choosing that path over another. If you're a consistent starter with a good club (even more so MLS) then it's generally worth it. If you're player #14-22 look elsewhere to see what your other options are.

Because, there were a lot of posts about how kids missed it. In fact, the term used was "Just ask any boy that didn’t play HS Bc they were in DA. They all say the same thing. They regret not playing HS." So, that statement is more of an attempt to be all-encompassing than mine. Why wouldn't you ask that poster? Is that poster anymore or less making an "all-encompassing" representation than mine?

It's a small sample size, but from my discussions those who wished they played HS were 10%. And, that one wouldn't have if their college said 'no'.

I think, based on your arguments, you should be looking in the other direction....