There are 55 recent three sport letter winners listed. Of those, only 9 play soccer. There are 13 "notable past three-sport stars." None played soccer. Is soccer that exclusive a sport that the majority of players do nothing else?
My sons are addicted to soccer. Club soccer in the fall, high school in the spring, pick-up soccer and camps in the summer. We all referee when we get the chance. My older boy is a second string kicker on the football team, but it's more of a social thing. He doesn't get much playing time, but it's cool to be on the team.
I know of a few soccer players who run cross country or play basketball, and even one who's a swimmer, but what keeps these great athletes from playing other sports? Is it a mindset of "specialization," or is this just that great a game that once you try it, nothing else matters?
I guess I'll just let them decide.
