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hungan1 said:
What if they spend that kind of money on science and technology education instead?

That would be something.
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They do have elite academic schools like that but you don't hear about it that often. Plus anyone could certainly pony up the funds to do so. IMG is a private "school", you could do the same academically. It is nuts what goes on for athletes though.
 


NotAFanOfBecky said:
They do have elite academic schools like that but you don't hear about it that often. Plus anyone could certainly pony up the funds to do so. IMG is a private "school", you could do the same academically. It is nuts what goes on for athletes though.
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Yeah, it seems everyone wants to give money to big sports.

But there is at least ONE option that can help the U produce ILLIONS of dollars.
 

hungan1 said:
What if they spend that kind of money on science and technology education instead?

That would be something.
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Science and technology education doesn't help a sports agency start to build a relationship with elite athletes as high schoolers.
 

I can't imagine shipping my kid to a place where his life's focus is so narrow in the minuscule hope he hits the jackpot. If he doesn't make it as a pro athlete then what does he have to fall back on from his formative years?
 

WindyCityGopher said:
I can't imagine shipping my kid to a place where his life's focus is so narrow in the minuscule hope he hits the jackpot. If he doesn't make it as a pro athlete then what does he have to fall back on from his formative years?
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What if he already was exceptional?

I don't think it's that much different than what has been going on in other sports for years (hockey, soccer, tennis, swimming, wrestling, etc.).
 



Let me see, ummmm your parents have a lot of money. You must be an elite athlete. We can mold you into a high three star to five star players.
 


Bob_Loblaw said:
What if he already was exceptional?

I don't think it's that much different than what has been going on in other sports for years (hockey, soccer, tennis, swimming, wrestling, etc.).
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Still no guarantees that the exceptional athlete won't suffer a career-ending injury or simply not be the same exceptional athlete at 22 that he/she was at 16. Then what are those kids left with? Lots of training to get them to a place they'll never get to, with nothing to fall back on for the rest of their lives.
 




$75K does seem pretty outrageous. However, there are a few considerations.

- if $75K for 1-2 years (not sure how many kids attend all 4 years) is the difference between getting an FBS full scholarship and not, they may consider it worth the cost.
- if it also means a significant upgrade in offers, and acceleration in player development, this could *theoretically* lead to a slight increase in NFL potential, which would definitely recoup the costs.
- the costs to fly all over the country to play other top teams must be huge
- they probably get a much more advanced training table, nutrition support etc. than your typical private school dorm food.
- cost may also include physical therapy, medical care etc.
- I wonder how many families pay the full $75K cost?
 


WindyCityGopher said:
I can't imagine shipping my kid to a place where his life's focus is so narrow in the minuscule hope he hits the jackpot. If he doesn't make it as a pro athlete then what does he have to fall back on from his formative years?
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He can always fall back in his old man = YOU!
 


WindyCityGopher said:
I can't imagine shipping my kid to a place where his life's focus is so narrow in the minuscule hope he hits the jackpot. If he doesn't make it as a pro athlete then what does he have to fall back on from his formative years?
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Yeah, that could lead to a “F*ck You, Dad” kind of relationship later in life. If the kid really wants it though…
 


This is really not that different than your kid playing the same sport year-round, enrolled in a $$$$ club team and/or personal coaching/training during the high school off-season.

Obviously it's different in that you're shipping them off to a boarding school, where they literally live, eat, and breath their sport year-round. But the above description is essentially the same thing, just here at home.

Anyway, it is obviously the parents' and kid's choice.


If you are say, a pretty good baseball player, but you may or may not get a DI scholarship staying in Minnesota, while you more likely will by enrolling at IMG ... that's the decision you have to make.
 

Buck_Buchanan said:
https://www.imgacademy.com/tuition

By comparison - Shattuck is about $40K (including boarding)
Bishop Gorman in Vegas - $12,700 (no boarding and impressive facilities as well)
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Shattuck's 400 or so students get three hockey rinks, three soccer fields (one indoor), a golf course, plus an assortment of tennis courts and such to share. Plus they have a neat "Hogwarts" style campus. If you ever get a chance to see one of their hockey games, check 'em out.
 

Full Speed Ahead said:
Shattuck's 400 or so students get three hockey rinks, three soccer fields (one indoor), a golf course, plus an assortment of tennis courts and such to share. Plus they have a neat "Hogwarts" style campus. If you ever get a chance to see one of their hockey games, check 'em out.
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Shattuck-St. Mary’s is also a top-notch academic institution with a history dating back to the mid-1800s. A New England style prep school located in Minnesota. It’s alumni include Marlon Brando!
 








WindyCityGopher said:
I can't imagine shipping my kid to a place where his life's focus is so narrow in the minuscule hope he hits the jackpot. If he doesn't make it as a pro athlete then what does he have to fall back on from his formative years?
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Landscaping? Shipping and Receiving?
 

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