DS is heading into Gr. 10 next year. Goal is an NCAA scholarship. Athletic resume & video was done as a Gr.9 project this year, we are "vaguely" familiar with the rules & timeframes of when you can do what within the NCAA (ie, contact coaches, etc) and trying to get a gameplan in place for the...
We had similar experience at same age w/DS who has been doing gymnastics since he could walk ... without any break for 12 years! Then a series of events unfolded that had him questioning - for the first time - whether he wanted to continue. We did not push it but wanted to ensure he didn't...
I have a slightly different perspecive than Aussie_coach. With boys specifically, growth spurts and "nature" have a significant impact even if they were once at the top of their level, especially in the age group you mention: 12-14. We have experienced & seen similar occurences: boys with...