Making a list of top 15 or having your child train at the 5th grade level isn’t so fool…so pipe down.
We all know a lot of these kids won’t be superstars but I assure you, if your child only plays rec until 7th or 8th grade, he/she will be behind. Fact! Doesn’t mean they won’t succeed, doesn’t mean they aren’t athletic, but others will be better/ahead.
If you are content w your child playing varsity maybe junior yr, most likely senior year, kudos, because that’s exactly what he’ll/she’ll be doing.
Also, this may be hard for you to grasp but some children love the sport, love the competitiveness, loves the rivalries and the friendships they’ve made through all this, I know mine does.
So get off your high horse; you’re not a better parent cuz you don’t push your child.