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Jun 12, 2024
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fattycoug
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Rec is dead for older kids. We basically tell kids that if they aren't able to
Make a HS team, their playing days are over.
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Club sports are basically unfettered capitalism. Once parents figured out that you could pay your way into better
shimmy
In play, run(s)
Jun 12, 12:22pm
Rec programs are still strong where I live. Its a good mix.
PhilPete
Jun 12, 12:27pm
I guess I should say depending on the area and sport. Our little league here is strong. Next town over can't field a
shimmy
Jun 12, 1:06pm
Rec sports isn’t dead…. It’s just not as competitive. I think it’s a great
Cougar86
Jun 12, 12:28pm
Some parents with really athletic kids simply can't afford comp sports
CaliWG
Jun 12, 12:44pm
This is also true….
Cougar86
Jun 12, 1:02pm
My kids used to be part of an outstanding Little League program and the average majors team would get their brains
shimmy
Jun 12, 1:12pm
Good points
CaliWG
Jun 12, 1:51pm
If the kid is good enough, a club team will take him at no cost.
garyfan
Jun 12, 4:45pm
Rec is dead for older kids. We basically tell kids that if they aren't able to
fattycoug
Jun 12, 2:07pm
"unfettered capitalism"
Jericho
Jun 12, 12:35pm
Club sports is capitalism feeding on the dreams and hopes of parents who think
A Drew Aitch
Jun 12, 12:46pm
Yeah that is a problem sometime. Not everyone is insane. If you have a bunch of insane parents then change clubs.
shimmy
Jun 12, 1:07pm
Oh it’s not ours so much. It’s watching other teams and parents.
A Drew Aitch
Jun 12, 1:13pm
I wouldn't say there is better coaching in clubs. Often I'd say there is paid
bald man
Jun 12, 12:56pm
That is partially true, but i'd take the coach who has done it for 12 years over the dad who played in HS.
shimmy
Jun 12, 1:09pm
That shouldn't be your criteria. I know plenty of really bad coaches
bald man
Jun 12, 1:22pm
Most club coaches go through training to be certified though. Rec coaches don't.
ManicBlue
Jun 12, 1:30pm
still doesn't mean they are good, but it helps.
bald man
Jun 12, 1:34pm
Chances are much better than with a parent that was roped in to coach the rec team.
ManicBlue
Jun 12, 1:39pm
Of course its not the only criteria.
shimmy
Jun 12, 2:01pm
There is a place for both IMO. Rec sports are for kids who want to compete, get great exercise, and do it with their
ManicBlue
Jun 12, 1:00pm
If you are doing club sports for straight scholarship ROI you're an idiot. I have already paid more for my kids than
shimmy
Jun 12, 1:13pm
Definitely, however great memories can be had if you have the right attitude and understanding of what the
ManicBlue
Jun 12, 1:16pm
Yeah, my kids still love it. Their best friends are their teammates. My friends are the teammates parents. For boys it
shimmy
Jun 12, 1:19pm
Trust me on this ... you're going to really miss it when it's over though.
ManicBlue
Jun 12, 1:21pm
This is true, but SL County is trying to ruin rec sports. I don't know who the
RealSimsShadY
Jun 12, 1:25pm
I think for many parents it’s more about college acceptance than scholarship.
VenturaCoug
Jun 12, 1:48pm
comp and club now have worse teams than rec. I'd say about 30% of the comp
777
Jun 12, 2:10pm
There are definitely some bad teams, but thats also why they have divisions. I can't imagine a rec league all star team
shimmy
Jun 12, 2:23pm
We are a rec league all-star B team as well. Utah has very few teams willing to
777
Jun 12, 2:36pm
Travel vs. club is simply dollars available for travel for the most part. Very few tournaments are worth traveling to
shimmy
Jun 12, 3:14pm
AA club teams are rec-level players whose parents are willing to pay for
garyfan
Jun 12, 11:53pm
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