tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418180976901891245.post8414982902972921418..comments2024-03-07T13:22:24.765-05:00Comments on Inside Youth Sports: Is Your Child "Going Pro" in Sixth Grade?Jeffrey Rhoads [Inside Youth Sports]http://www.blogger.com/profile/14755096518688222702noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418180976901891245.post-31140467013713473972013-03-25T10:54:02.250-04:002013-03-25T10:54:02.250-04:00I don't think there is anything wrong with dre...I don't think there is anything wrong with dreaming about your child becoming a star college athlete. Where parents run into trouble is when they put undo amounts of pressure on their kids to excel at such an early age that by the time their player reaches high school they are burnt out or injured. So much can happen between the time your child shows natural ability and when it's time to really consider college sports that you can't possibly plan for everything. Jodi Murphyhttp://www.sportssignup.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418180976901891245.post-64399582678394852192013-03-07T10:48:06.324-05:002013-03-07T10:48:06.324-05:00Hi Wendi. I read your article a few months ago. It...Hi Wendi. I read your article a few months ago. It's an excellent look at the realities of college, scholarships, and the money sometimes invested by parents in pursuing opportunity for their child. <br /><br />Your daughter's soccer journey is a nice example of how a child's attitude toward sports evolves as they mature and face more competitive environments. As a parent, you point out the pros and cons of your "investment." A waste of money or one that paid the dividend of skills learned that translated to some other setting (law school and academics)? <br /><br />And here are a few related questions that parents should consider. When a daughter inevitably quits organized basketball or soccer, will she ever enjoy picking up a ball again? Will the daughter have the desire and physical skills to possibly enjoy some other sport as an adult? To my mind, more reason to emphasize a balanced sports experience for most kids. Jeffrey Rhoads [Inside Youth Sports]https://www.blogger.com/profile/14755096518688222702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418180976901891245.post-75163231557884231052013-03-06T08:44:30.123-05:002013-03-06T08:44:30.123-05:00Hey Jeff,
We continue to be on the same page - lit...Hey Jeff,<br />We continue to be on the same page - literally :) You might enjoy this post http://fit2finish.com/how-much-does-a-soccer-scholarship-cost/<br />on this topic. Unrealistic and unstated expectations and the lure of dollars seem to fuel this downward spiral. <br />It's a tough one. Parents see this as the ticket for their child to "make it." I am always concerned about what the environment is "making" of our kids and our families along the way.<br />Best,<br />WendyWendy LeBolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003331780438398415noreply@blogger.com