I find this whole discussion amusing. If you look at the money spent for your child to play soccer at an elite level...if you just saved that money, you could pay for an entire college education. It costs thousands for really elite club teams where I live ($5,000+/year) and you have all the travel expenses and lack of time with your other children to factor in. If your child loves to play soccer, good, but understand that if you are looking for a college education out of it it is not worth the money layed out to get them to that level. I played soccer growing up, have a son that is getting to that age to play at a competitive level, and I am not sure I want to go that route. he could easily make any team around here, but I just don't think it is worth it to devote that much time to one sport and one of my three children. Just my opinion though....
If you are going to argue a point, at least get factual information to back up your side.....
