There are varying degrees of club players out there playing high school soccer. Some play R3PL, some play Challenge and some play Classic.

There are also girls playing high school soccer who have quit playing club soccer all together, some who play rec soccer, and some who contribute significantly to the varsity high school team, but don't play soccer in the off season at all (basketball players, swimmers, x-country runners).

If you have a good high school coach, you can make a run at a state title with a mix of these players.


Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.