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Originally Posted by nene
(Post 3626093)
It keeps dedicated kids off the interwebs and focus on something to train for. I agree most won't see a payback, but the alternative "activities" for a teenager are more distructive in general. Burn out could be a factor, but much of it depends on the attitude of the club and training regimen. Some will use this venue to go on to play in college, but most will reach a terminus along the way.
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Originally Posted by NuGuy
(Post 3626096)
The wrinkle is that dedicated kids will find a constructive outlet anyway. For the “less than dedicated” kids, the only answer seems to be boarding school in Woebegone, MN, away from local influences. Couple of kids in my extended family had to go that way, and it seemed to work better than sports probably would have.
Spendy, tho. First kid found HS marching band as pretty much a full time/year endeavor worthy of pursuing. Second enjoyed working and internships during HS to occupy free time. If you don't help them find something to dedicate HS years towards, they will and usually their choices are not what parents would think appropriate. |
It's sad when basically prepping a kid to have a chance at being a professional motocross racer has a lower cost and statistical better ROI than travel hockey or soccer.
But hey, dirtbikes and an excuse to have a giant toy hauler 5th wheel! |
Originally Posted by nene
(Post 3626090)
I agree, if I added up all the money I've spent over the last 5yrs on travel Vball for my daughter, I could have replicated the out of state D1 scholarship she recently committed to as a Junior in HS. That said, the work ethic, dedication, and competition she's experienced over the last few years has been a great life lesson and keeps her so buy there is no time for real HS level trouble which as a dad I support!
Also, this years Vball tournaments have been fun and super competitive which is payback for a few years of watching relatively less competitve vball matches. |
Originally Posted by CBreezy
(Post 3625332)
VEOP pilots are more than welcome to apply at any number of short staffed regional airlines or as a first officer at Delta as long as they aren't over 65.
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Not as tall still could be Libero, DS maybe?
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Originally Posted by Tanker1497
(Post 3626131)
Not as tall still could be Libero, DS maybe?
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Originally Posted by Tanker1497
(Post 3626131)
Not as tall still could be Libero, DS maybe?
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Agreed on the setter, if running a 6-2. Setters in a 5-1 have to be able to block as well. I think most teams are running the latter. Yes, very exciting sport to watch. TED, I would think even more competitive.
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If not for travel sports my som would be hanging out with friends that have all been suspended. It is the only thing that motivates him to do well in school. He wants to play. I hate travel sports. I know they are a rip off. My wife and I never wanted any part until he begged us to do it. I made a deal he had to get honor roll. He has kept up his bargain. I’ll shell out the ungodly amount of money to basically bribe him to do well in school which has built good habits. Will he play professionally, doubt it, but he will probably get into college (prob not for his sport) so I consider it a win.
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