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Reply to "My son is in over his head"

Finding a better playing situation because the player and team is overmatched and it’s not fun isn’t quitting. Especially if you’re tossing in gas, food and lodging money every weekend. Even pros get moved down a level if they can’t compete.

If a kid isn’t going to put in the effort to compete at the top level he should be playing at a different level. There’s nothing wrong with playing at the rec level and enjoying it. He should keep in mind it will likely hurt his high school varsity chances as he won’t be pushed as hard to get better.

This is a tough place to sell the challenge of academics and athletics. A lot of posters have kids who pulled it off at the high school and collegiate level.

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