Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by EATSLEEPLAX
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I see multi sport All Americans quite a bit


The question is, does playing multiple sports make one an All American or is it the inherent athleticism? I lean towards the latter and think the multi-sport focus in lacrosse is strange and getting a bit carried away. If a kid just wants to play lacrosse, then let him do it. Likewise for multiple sports. Don't force a kid to do something they don't want to do. I agree with playing multiple sports because it's better to be a well rounded person. Plus, how does a kid know he really loves lacrosse if he doesn't try other sports. However, if the kid loves lacrosse and wants to play at a high level, he better have a stick in his hand more often than not all year long.

With the World Cup going on it's timely to think of the fact that soccer is the only sport kids play in many of the countries contending for the cup. I don't think Ronaldo was a multi- sport athlete, yet he defied the lacrosse world logic and became a top player. Go figure.


Surely Messi was playing American football to better himself at Soccer....