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Striker17 said:
Good info. I saw the DA abscence waiver Online. I think your strategy is a lot better. Thanks for the useful information about it. We have the same issues even with one day abscenses for other pursuits so I was suprised to hear no one else had that issue.
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This might be bad karma but I have also used the “family emergency” excuse.
 
Livinthedream said:
I don’t think US Soccer really cares about finals, school or any other obligations. It’s just like the real world...you can’t please everyone. So those that want to be part of the experience show up ready to play with a chance of being recruited.
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Like the "real world" maybe US soccer can flip the showcase time with the boys, that would have been a better time in terms of finals. Flip it every year to be fair.
 
Livinthedream said:
Don’t take it personal, I wasn’t slamming you or your DD...just trying to keep it real. Players are already getting offers from the 2021 graduating class. My DD had offers after her sophomore year and accepted the school that had her major and fit most of the check marks on her list. I don’t think I ever called you a name so let’s not go in that direction. Good luck to your DD but I don’t think you should be commenting about the DA Showcase if your DD doesn’t play on a DA Team...now you can go away.
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I believe her DD does play DA. Very smart kid as well. I don’t think they are looking at the same type of school many others are.
 
Striker17 said:
@chargerfan I win the bet. :) I love how people here when they get challenged attack a kid. No class and this time no intelligence either
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Um....how did LTD attack your kid? Did I miss something? I read it as an assumption that your DD hasn’t started the recruiting process based on age.

But, why does everyone everyone have to take it down to an ignorant level when someone disagrees with you and not be kind? “you sound like a BAFOON”. - practice what you preach - gentle reminder

Nice to hear Albion ‘04’s are getting a lot of visibility to College Coaches! It’s a good program with a bright future.
 
Again kicker you have no idea. I expect this from you you don't know me or my dd! Another block tired of this silliness with no knowledge of facts
 
Kicker4Life said:
Um....how did LTD attack your kid? Did I miss something? I read it as an assumption that your DD hasn’t started the recruiting process based on age.

But, why does everyone everyone have to take it down to an ignorant level when someone disagrees with you and not be kind? “you sound like a BAFOON”. - practice what you preach - gentle reminder

Nice to hear Albion ‘04’s are getting a lot of visibility to College Coaches! It’s a good program with a bright future.
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Her DD is not at Albion.

Are there 04s at the showcase this week?
 
Livinthedream said:
So if a Power 5 School (Pac12, Big12, SEC...) or any D1 for that matter, offered your DD a roster spot with $$ after her sophomore year, would you take it? Or would you really tell them “NO” come back after her Junior year...lol.
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I remember when the process started for our DD. The wifey/I discussed w/our dd that a decision/commitment would not be made until after she completed her sophomore year of HS....no matter what carrot anyone dangled in front of her.

Well, that all went out the window when the school of her dreams rolled out the red carpet, made her feel at home and that they would path her once she committed.

So I guess my point is you never know. This is a really cool part of the journey for your girls. Often, what you initially think/consider, changes as different opportunities arise.
 
Striker17 said:
Well aware. I know you know it intimately as well. They are placed in a list but doesn't change the likely letter. For the record I respect your opinion and credibility greatly!
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Shucks.....I'm just a squirrel in the world trying to get a nut.

Best of luck to you/your dd.

 
chargerfan said:
When your kid is taking AP classes, 4 days off is brutal.
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Even worse is AP classes with a lab like Chemistry that is graded on the curve. In 4 days, a student might have a quiz, a lab, homework and a test, especially the week or two before winter break when teachers usually slam kids with work. It is up to the teacher whether a soccer trip is an excused absent or not. And if not excused, they don't have to let you make it up.
 
Monkey said:
Even worse is AP classes with a lab like Chemistry that is graded on the curve. In 4 days, a student might have a quiz, a lab, homework and a test, especially the week or two before winter break when teachers usually slam kids with work. It is up to the teacher whether a soccer trip is an excused absent or not. And if not excused, they don't have to let you make it up.
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They have to let you make it up if you have an independent student contract (must be at least 5 days or more), it is the law. You can fight it at the school district if necessary!
 
Zerodenero said:
Simi- it's Not crazy, it's reality. Each and every drop of sweat from those poor moms is well worth it when those school scouts (coaches) tell your girls/DD....."Susie....we would like you to be part of our program".

Best of luck to you/your DD, it is a tremendous opportunity and if she/you navigate it effectively, it can change the tragectory of her future.

Truth.
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Just for the sake of argument, let’s say little Susie has excellent grades and can get into the college of her choice. Let’s say little Susie’s family has been saving for her education. How will it benefit little Susie to play college soccer in that scenario? Will it change the trajectory of her future? Honestly curious about your thoughts. My husband played college football. He would rather the kids focus on being full time students rather than be full time athletes who are also students.

Ok, I’m gonna brace myself now for the onslaught.
 
smellycleats said:
Just for the sake of argument, let’s say little Susie has excellent grades and can get into the college of her choice. Let’s say little Susie’s family has been saving for her education. How will it benefit little Susie to play college soccer in that scenario? Will it change the trajectory of her future? Honestly curious about your thoughts. My husband played college football. He would rather the kids focus on being full time students rather than be full time athletes who are also students.

Ok, I’m gonna brace myself now for the onslaught.
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I guess it all depends on why little Susie plays the game.
 
Choose to play D3 at an amazing school and get the best of both worlds. Travel is less impactful to the student. There are some great D3 schools for with very competitive sports programs.
 
smellycleats said:
Just for the sake of argument, let’s say little Susie has excellent grades and can get into the college of her choice. Let’s say little Susie’s family has been saving for her education. How will it benefit little Susie to play college soccer in that scenario? Will it change the trajectory of her future? Honestly curious about your thoughts. My husband played college football. He would rather the kids focus on being full time students rather than be full time athletes who are also students.

Ok, I’m gonna brace myself now for the onslaught.
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I venture to say your husband would not be the man he is without the experiences he has had in his life and that includes playing college football. The benefits of being part of a team, the work that it takes to develop your skills, the time spent practicing, competing all have life long benefits and carry over into your life. My dd has excellent grades and we can afford college. Still if she wants to play in college I think the benefits she will receive will last a life time.
 
smellycleats said:
Just for the sake of argument, let’s say little Susie has excellent grades and can get into the college of her choice. Let’s say little Susie’s family has been saving for her education. How will it benefit little Susie to play college soccer in that scenario? Will it change the trajectory of her future? Honestly curious about your thoughts. My husband played college football. He would rather the kids focus on being full time students rather than be full time athletes who are also students.

Ok, I’m gonna brace myself now for the onslaught.
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First of all...does little Susie even want to play soccer? If your kid is at the top of her game and wants to go to Stanford, she has a better chance of getting into the school of her choice as a recruited athlete. Heck Stanford might even give Susie some $$... then you and your husband can get that motor home you've always wanted and travel around the Pac-12 watching her play. Don't know if it will change her future...but yours just got brighter...lol.
 
smellycleats said:
Just for the sake of argument, let’s say little Susie has excellent grades and can get into the college of her choice. Let’s say little Susie’s family has been saving for her education. How will it benefit little Susie to play college soccer in that scenario? Will it change the trajectory of her future? Honestly curious about your thoughts. My husband played college football. He would rather the kids focus on being full time students rather than be full time athletes who are also students.

Ok, I’m gonna brace myself now for the onslaught.
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No onslaught coming your way....at least not from from me. To that, I can only share what ive learned, having gone thru the process, as a parent who's DD was recruited, committed and accepted to play soccer at a Big 3 Ivy (Harvard/Yale/Princeton)

Like your hubby, I've been fortunate to come from a family, really big (physical size & amount) family of American football players who have had the opportunity to play D1 college & in the league (NFL). So from that perspective, the fact that your husband Played ball is great in that your kid has likely benifitted from size, strength or speed.

But when you say "college of choice".....You've got to realize how difficult it is to be accepted by many top universities without having what's called a "hook".

Many parents perceive that if their kid gets good grades, takes this AP, that IB/Honors courses etc, they'll go to any school they want - WRONG. Go look at acceptance rates at top universities (Stanford/Duke/ND, UCLA/Cal and many other NE schools)...extremely low. It is all about having good grades, of meaningful content AND something that what makes your kid unique is what gets your kid into her "College of choice".

In terms of college savings, that's great and prudent as a forward planning parent. But unless you have wealth (not savings, wealth) to contribute enough to build new campus buildings, with your last name on it, it's not enough to pay your way, into her "college of choice".

And lastly, when it comes to top tier academic schools, including phenomenal D3's like MIT/Johns Hopkins/Cal-Tech/Carnegie Mellon and many many more, if soccer is too much of a burden to juggle with the academic load, they can always stop, still attend/graduate from these elite universities because there aren't "athletic based scholarships".

Which is why I commonly Recommend that kids/parents to start with the end on mind, formulate the plan, leverage the game they love/enjoy playing as means of entrance to doors that without, would not have been.

Good luck, to you, your DD, and her journey:)
 
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