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Sweet, that doesn't hold a candle for any of these girls compared to playing for their high school, beating their arch rivals, winning their region, making the playoffs, playing for State, winning State. Doesn't come close, just ask any who have experienced any of those elements.Playing before their peers, teachers, parents and friends- representing their school.



Just like HS doesn't hold a candle to playing College soccer, playing your arch rival before your peers, teachers, parents and friends watching your goal replayed on the big screen, representing your school and conference and being interviewed by FSC all the while having it paid for because of what you accomplished playing club soccer.



Bit of a logical fallacy to assume (or imply) that the only path to this end is through club soccer accomplishments. There is no "only" path. While quality club play can be instrumental in helping players reach their goals of playing at the same level, in most cases, the truly successful players reach their goals due to the SUM of their experiences, training, and accomplishments--not just because of one segment of them.

If we really want to do our best for our young people, HS and club proponents need to stop playing the "who's more important" game and start working together to best prepare our players.

Puts me in mind of the words of John Wooden, one of the most successful coaches in history at both the high school and collegiate levels:

"It's amazing what can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit."

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