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flyawaysnowbird t1_j9c0dc7 wrote

Reply to comment by planningcalendar in What’s killing high school athletics? I think it’s AAU. by Parrothead1970

You mean they have interests other than sports? The audacity. High school basketball season is a full time commitment. Between practice and games these kids are at it six days a week. They also have to keep their grades high enough so they don’t get kicked off the team. It sounds like you’re trying to shame them for wanting to have jobs, pursue other hobbies, or simply spend time with family and friends.

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planningcalendar t1_j9cgc93 wrote

I think you're reading into it. I used no qualifying words like just or only. It's my opinion based on what I see every day and what the coaches say. I think high school sports in small towns is going the way of the dinosaurs.

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