Now that HS Soccer is starting sooner I was curious if anyone besides DA players are opting out.
Most, not all, HS coaches are club coaches so I would think that training would be at a similar level.I know players who don't play because they think the quality of coaching is significantly sub standard, as well as the level of their teammates, so they see it as a waste of time. Combine that with doing 6-8 hours of running per week instead of actually, you know, practicing soccer, was frustrating for them.
Most, not all, HS coaches are club coaches so I would think that training would be at a similar level.
I guess my kids were/are lucky. In their league 5 out of the 6 schools have club coaches ( boys side) I've lost track of the girls side since both my girls have graduated.YMMV but depending on if private or public school almost all the HS players also play(ed) club for the ones in our area.
There is what 4-5 divisions so the level of play can vary and some coaches are really more teacher or general PE vs soccer knowledgeable coach since many public ones don't hire just soccer coaches they need to teach a class the other periods. Private is different and some HS have paid assistants from the club circuits.
That has to be tough for a kid to sit out and watch their teammates play knowing they can help them but I think it's the right call.There are reasons to play and to not play. IMHO, any club player that already has a soccer scholarship would be foolish to play HS soccer and risk injury and the loss of that scholarship. Just spend the time letting your body heal, training with a good trainer and doing strength work. My daughter skipped HS soccer her senior year because she did not want to take the chance of getting hurt and losing her scholarship. Her junior year she knew of 7 girls that suffered serious injuries due to overly physical play by less skilled players with several of those never playing again. She had two close friends that tore ACL, MCL and meniscus due to tackles by less skilled players in pointless games against bad teams. Both girls lost good soccer scholarships and have never played again.
My son is a Freshman this year, and one of the best players in his club team. He struggled with keeping his grades up last year, and we considered taking him out of club. Is High School soccer going to be a time bandit? We have an idea of the "soccer team's schedule", and it sounds like it's pretty relaxed during the off-season. Thoughts?
I think that HS soccer is more demanding than club. There is practice or a game everyday after school. Some schools have practice last period but not all. In San Diego Section (600.1.c) There is no practice allowed with an outside Team (club)
Yes, I am curious about the CIF sections where this is not the case? At least I’m San Diego you won’t have double soccer practice, HS & club, bc you can’t play both at the same time.
Feeling luck is on our side-no injuries as of yet, yet i feel the level of Coaching and training is about equal as Club. We also attend private school and my son does private training. Lately, he has concerns of injuries.There are reasons to play and to not play. IMHO, any club player that already has a soccer scholarship would be foolish to play HS soccer and risk injury and the loss of that scholarship. Just spend the time letting your body heal, training with a good trainer and doing strength work. My daughter skipped HS soccer her senior year because she did not want to take the chance of getting hurt and losing her scholarship. Her junior year she knew of 7 girls that suffered serious injuries due to overly physical play by less skilled players with several of those never playing again. She had two close friends that tore ACL, MCL and meniscus due to tackles by less skilled players in pointless games against bad teams. Both girls lost good soccer scholarships and have never played again.
Can/Do colleges really take away scholarship if you get hurt playing HS? How is that any different than getting hurt while playing in ECNL/DA in your senior year as far as college is concerned?There are reasons to play and to not play. IMHO, any club player that already has a soccer scholarship would be foolish to play HS soccer and risk injury and the loss of that scholarship. Just spend the time letting your body heal, training with a good trainer and doing strength work. My daughter skipped HS soccer her senior year because she did not want to take the chance of getting hurt and losing her scholarship. Her junior year she knew of 7 girls that suffered serious injuries due to overly physical play by less skilled players with several of those never playing again. She had two close friends that tore ACL, MCL and meniscus due to tackles by less skilled players in pointless games against bad teams. Both girls lost good soccer scholarships and have never played again.
Can/Do colleges really take away scholarship if you get hurt playing HS? How is that any different than getting hurt while playing in ECNL/DA in your senior year as far as college is concerned?
From a pure time commitment, HS is less demanding for my boy because he will travel nearly 50 minutes to 1 hour to and from club practice (roughly 2 hours). 4 hour commitment each day, 3 to 4 times a week. HS is 2 hours within a 5 minute drive ... wonderful.