I like it. We tried with all three kids to be supportive of what they wanted to do, and helped get them to places to play, compete, practice, or whatever. It was up to them to continue. Only one really played beyond high school, baseball as it turns out. He drove himself harder to earn his spots and playing time. Workouts, hitting, whatever it took, he did. Now he does that in his police work. His brother and sister found other outlets more than sports, but they still outwork everyone I know who is a contemporary in their fields (CPA and teacher). As much as we want to as parents, we can't make kids successful, they have to do it themselves. All we can do is provide appropriate behavior models, and provide the opportunities for them to learn who they are, and be parents, not "agents". JMHO