I was one of those mothers that groomed my child for a college athletic scholarship. The years of mapping out that goal can cause unnecessary aggravation and stress between child and parents.My 1st child, a son, was a standout athlete. He could play any sport well. I thought he was a perfect student for a scholarship. His senior year in high school he was the starting quarterback in football, won the highest honors as offensive player of the year and the Iron Eagle Award. His dad even helped coach the team.
He was accepted in 4 colleges without an offer for one penny in scholarship money. When I think of all of the money spent on sport's camps and travel teams, we could have had a well funded college savings account.
Now that my 5th and 7th child are making their mark on a lacrosse field, I understand the importance of playing a sport is to have fun and learn responsibility and team work.
My son burned out on sports when it was time for college. Now, he happily jogs and goes to the gym.
Parents should relax and enjoy watching their kids in school, inexpensive church and league sport teams. Be proud if they sit on the bench or hold the record for high jump. Sock away the camp and travel team expense into a college savings account.
Believe it or not, the best scholarship odds are in girl's golf and only 1.6% of high school girl golfer's land the money for college. The worst odds are wrestling at .3%. More details on athletic scholarship odds are at this website: www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6844161.html
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