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Posted on 5/19/16 at 9:47 am to Gaston
My 8-year old kid went 6-6 Tuesday night with 3 over the fence dingers and 14 RBI. I not sure there is anything I could possibly do to keep him out of the show. It's destiny.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 9:49 am to Gaston
You thread title and what you're actually asking are two different things.
If my son decided to pursue sports as a career then sure go for it. I'll support whatever he decides to do but my advice to him would depend on exactly what we are looking at.
Would I advice him to go D3 just to play tennis or such and miss out on SEC schooling and experience? I dunno. But if he got a chance to play at the highest level (lol yeah right in my dreams) then of course I would want him to pursue it.
If my son decided to pursue sports as a career then sure go for it. I'll support whatever he decides to do but my advice to him would depend on exactly what we are looking at.
Would I advice him to go D3 just to play tennis or such and miss out on SEC schooling and experience? I dunno. But if he got a chance to play at the highest level (lol yeah right in my dreams) then of course I would want him to pursue it.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 9:50 am to LSUballs
Both my kids played college sports and my words to both of them when they went off to college
1. Get a Degree
1. Get a Degree
Posted on 5/19/16 at 9:52 am to TROLA
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I follow the philosophy of... I will help them be as good as they want to be..
Everyone says this, but it's been my experience as a father of two that a sizable portion of parents don't truly mean it. I know several travel ball dads that constantly preach about importance of recognizing when your son is no longer having fun and is getting over worked and over stressed. The problem comes when the kid wants to quit and memories of all the monies spent flash past his father's eyes.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:01 am to Gaston
My kid is 7. He is just decent at baseball. Most kids are not very good so he is better than them, but the good ones are much more aware.
I get asked constantly at the park about playing USSSa versus Rec ball.
So your son is ok at soccer, I don't know how many A teams in U11 are in each community are how many communities have em, but there aren't that many good to elite players. So, chances are most kids are just kinda ok and slightly more coordinated.
And the real athletes have quit soccer by then as well. Sorry, had to.
I get asked constantly at the park about playing USSSa versus Rec ball.
So your son is ok at soccer, I don't know how many A teams in U11 are in each community are how many communities have em, but there aren't that many good to elite players. So, chances are most kids are just kinda ok and slightly more coordinated.
And the real athletes have quit soccer by then as well. Sorry, had to.
This post was edited on 5/19/16 at 10:10 am
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:03 am to Barrister
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Barrister
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as long as he is having fun, getting better and something he wants...then he will get 110% of my support, which includes money and time for training. If it turns into a scholarship, great....if not no harm no foul. We created some good memories during this time.
it's nice to see a grounded approach....thank you
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:07 am to Gaston
They will have to use PHDs to compete at the highest levels. I am not sure I want my kids crossing that line.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:08 am to Gaston
Here is a question. Would u rather him go to some crap college just to say they played college or do well academically at a more prestigious university? Let him follow his sports passion but not at the expense of academics. There aren't a ton of good spots for college soccer. Thank Title 9 for that.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:13 am to tigerfoot
Baseball is one of the least athletic sports out there. And not some bias because I played baseball and basketball.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:24 am to Gaston
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He's always been the strongest, most accurate kicker his age (obviously just around here) and he's getting better at a good clip. He likes it. He kicks all the set plays in soccer and is very accurate. He likes the pressure and makes kicks no other kids on his Allstars or select teams could make. I have a feeling if he's the best kicker in soccer for age he'll be the best kicker in football
Slow down. Dang. You sound like one of "those" parents. Kids haven't even hit puberty. He could get completely passed up in 4 years.
This post was edited on 5/19/16 at 10:32 am
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:27 am to Gaston
Mt little girl is 2.5 and is already swinging golf clubs. That is a sure fire way to get a scholarship. If a girl can break 90 they can play college somewhere. May not be a big time program but there will be scholarships available.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:32 am to tigerskin
I don't agree, basically 7 of 9 positions require speed, agility and power on the higher levels of baseball.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:35 am to LSUballs
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My 8-year old kid went 6-6 Tuesday night with 3 over the fence dingers and 14 RBI. I not sure there is anything I could possibly do to keep him out of the show. It's destiny.
Yall play on 80 fences?
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:40 am to Gaston
I was on football scholarship and endured many injuries that ultimately ended it for me.....plus a lot of ridicule/jealousy.
My sons look to be goliaths and I could see them much bigger than myself, but I want them to be happy/productive......that doesn't mean football's in the equation. They choose a healthy/happy path for them.
My sons look to be goliaths and I could see them much bigger than myself, but I want them to be happy/productive......that doesn't mean football's in the equation. They choose a healthy/happy path for them.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:40 am to Gaston
Let him play where is happy for now. My son played rec baseball in the spring with his friends and played more competitive during the summer for multiple travel teams that would call for help on a given weekend. High school is a different story, he made a big velocity jump from his soph to junior year and schools started to come around. He had several smaller D1 offers and a ton of juco. He took a full ride to a school in Mississippi to grow and mature and get playing time right away. The most important thing is to work with him alot as he gets older and makes the decision that he wants to pursue a college opportunity. Their are very few substitutes for putting in the work to get better. Good luck.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:42 am to JamalSanders
180 lines, 190 center. Though I'm sure some of his shots would have cleared the fence at the old Polo Grounds stadium. Scouts are saying Pujols but I'm not sure that's entirely fair. My boy seems to have a little more pop..
This post was edited on 5/19/16 at 10:43 am
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:44 am to tigerfoot
You don't need speed for catcher, pitcher, first base, second base, third. And there are some hefty outfielders that can just hit.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:54 am to Gaston
The chances of your son getting a decent college soccer scholarship are slim to none. Focus on placekicking if he wants to go to college for free.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:54 am to Gaston
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you have to make the right decision for your kids future
With Title IX, what schools give out scholarships to male soccer players? Those other dads are dumb.
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