Joining the crowd in saying that this is going to happen to all of us. The majority of players quit at some point whether it's when they're young, graduate high school, or graduate college. Enjoy the ride while you can!
My last in line (of 3) considered quitting last year. She just wasn't having fun anymore. Thankfully she decided to move to a different more local team where she is still competing at a high level but also is having a great time socially. Being local also gave her time for other things outside soccer.
Now here we are senior year and she's debating whether she wants to play next year. She could play soccer for what used to be her number 1 choice college, but she may just choose to go to a different school and not play and instead enjoy the other social aspects of college. This kid enjoys going to Football games almost more than playing futbol.
As for me, with three kids I assume one of them will give me a grandkid someday that I will happily encourage to play the sport I love to watch!
My last in line (of 3) considered quitting last year. She just wasn't having fun anymore. Thankfully she decided to move to a different more local team where she is still competing at a high level but also is having a great time socially. Being local also gave her time for other things outside soccer.
Now here we are senior year and she's debating whether she wants to play next year. She could play soccer for what used to be her number 1 choice college, but she may just choose to go to a different school and not play and instead enjoy the other social aspects of college. This kid enjoys going to Football games almost more than playing futbol.
As for me, with three kids I assume one of them will give me a grandkid someday that I will happily encourage to play the sport I love to watch!