ST .... see the link to the NCAA stats
The answer to your question will be biased to the responder's circumstances.
In my opinion the answer is NO...BUT... there should be an outlet that allows the cream to rise to the top. This is what USSF academy is trying to do (but it will take years) and essentially the ODP program. In the end though playing in college should be a bonus to getting an education. If your goal is to play profesionally then you should consider overseas exposure, the pressure of taking classes AND playing may not be to your liking.
BTW the majority of members of this board are most likely involved in high level play, you will not find many recreation parents here
