Another "club ball" story for anyone who thinks their kid is on a track to the pros.

[Unkotare]

A problem these days is overspecialization.

 

[Unkotare]

This is water under the bridge, but a college athlete with a broken arm who is asked to keep playing by the coach? Bullshit. SOMEBODY should have called the AD. She should have been given time off and the option to Red Shirt the season.

It seems to me that her parents did a good job nurturing her talent. As for college, she is still a kid. If she changes her mind she can get back to it whenever she wants. Soccer? There is abundant opportunity for her to play, and she can succeed on her merits.

This from the guy ^^^ who hates sports.

 

[rightwinger]

A problem these days is overspecialization.

Agree

Why tie a child to one sport for life?
Let them experience multiple sports even if they might not be their “best”

 

[bob Finley radiant manche]

A problem these days is overspecialization.

division of labor

 

[MarathonMike]

A problem these days is overspecialization.

Club sport coaches appeal to parent's dreams and egos (mea culpa). The pitch goes like "I've seen a lot of kids and your kid has got it! But he won't develop unless he competes against the best".

 

[Unkotare]

Club sport coaches appeal to parent's dreams and egos (mea culpa). The pitch goes like "I've seen a lot of kids and your kid has got it! But he won't develop unless he competes against the best".

It's possible to find a healthy balance.

 

[MarathonMike]

It's possible to find a healthy balance.

Of course, but the point of my thread is fair warning to anyone currently up to their necks in the club ball fantasy.