Does Academy have to be on the same schedule as the academic year? Maybe they could adjust their season so there is less overlap with high school season (like league play in the summer). This might create another problem of not having any time off to rest. And not all schools play soccer during the same time, so there would be further adjustment there. I'm sure there are other considerations as well.
But there is a lot of intrinsic value to playing on your school team. Just as all team sports are great developers of good citizens, playing for your school connects you to a community. I'd like to see some recognition of the value team sports has over the emphasis on individual skill/player development, and how playing on a school team has rewards you can't get out of club ball.
Obviously I'm a little old school about this. I still think kids should have the opportunity to letter in three sports.
