The Obsession with Scholarships

[fastpitchdad05]

Having completed our first full year of travel ball, we have a few things on our minds for discussion. Originally, I was planning to make some comments here, on the forum, but soon realized that I had quite a bit to say. As a result, I have started a blog, in case anyone is interested: http://youthsportsgoodforkids.blogspot.com. The upshot of the first post is that scholarships are not required to get a college education, especially in California. Below the first post are reprints from my more general blog that also comment on youth sports and softball. FYI.

Besides being "Captain Obvious" I have a real problem with some of the points being made in this "blog"

The most glaring is in the sixth paragraph where he stipulates that college athletes will earn less than non-athletes. This is blatantly false. College athletes generally earn 15-20% more than there non-athletic counterparts. They also graduate at a better rate than non-athletes. Performing under pressure, time management, and teamwork are all skills highly coveted in today's business world.

Is there too much focus on scholarships-perhaps. Lot's of false info and dreams- yeah probably. The writer makes a mockery of his arguments with declaration that college can happen without a scholarship and then just being wrong with the facts.

This blog is a travesty. It's a travesty of a mockery of a sham of a mockery of a travesty of two mockeries of a sham.

[fastpitchdad05]

Having completed our first full year of travel ball, we have a few things on our minds for discussion. Originally, I was planning to make some comments here, on the forum, but soon realized that I had quite a bit to say. As a result, I have started a blog, in case anyone is interested: http://youthsportsgoodforkids.blogspot.com. The upshot of the first post is that scholarships are not required to get a college education, especially in California. Below the first post are reprints from my more general blog that also comment on youth sports and softball. FYI.

Besides being "Captain Obvious" I have a real problem with some of the points being made in this "blog"

The most glaring is in the sixth paragraph where he stipulates that college athletes will earn less than non-athletes. This is blatantly false. College athletes generally earn 15-20% more than there non-athletic counterparts. They also graduate at a better rate than non-athletes. Performing under pressure, time management, and teamwork are all skills highly coveted in today's business world.

Is there too much focus on scholarships-perhaps. Lot's of false info and dreams- yeah probably. The writer makes a mockery of his arguments with declaration that college can happen without a scholarship and then just being wrong with the facts.

Maybe one post was enough. Its not like we don't play well with the new kids.

Yeah exactly...I mean after the first couple hundred (well deserved) lashes I didn't feel a thing.

[MTR]

The most glaring is in the sixth paragraph where he stipulates that college athletes will earn less than non-athletes. This is blatantly false. College athletes generally earn 15-20% more than there non-athletic counterparts.

Citations please.

They also graduate at a better rate than non-athletes. Performing under pressure, time management, and teamwork are all skills highly coveted in today's business world.

I find these qualities to be more prevalent in those who are military veterans than amateur athletes. Don't need a scholarship for that

Is there too much focus on scholarships-perhaps. Lot's of false info and dreams- yeah probably. The writer makes a mockery of his arguments with declaration that college can happen without a scholarship and then just being wrong with the facts.

Are you sure?

[Safebyahare]

Professor J.Kirk has been placed on administrative leave, but have no fear he has tenure at the U. (a online college)
It is regretful, he had so many questions and opinions to offer the softball world after 1 year of TB.
His subject line alone is brilliant,,, so let's work with that..
It has not been that long ago that at 14u you just played the game for competition. Now thanks to over aggressive college recruiters, it has become something else. Players get envious at school, parents see little Susie got verbaled, and wonder about their better little Debbie. The game does start to take on a whole new purpose at an earlier age,,,the fun age.

[jonriv]

The most glaring is in the sixth paragraph where he stipulates that college athletes will earn less than non-athletes. This is blatantly false. College athletes generally earn 15-20% more than there non-athletic counterparts.

Citations please.

They also graduate at a better rate than non-athletes. Performing under pressure, time management, and teamwork are all skills highly coveted in today's business world.

I find these qualities to be more prevalent in those who are military veterans than amateur athletes. Don't need a scholarship for that

Is there too much focus on scholarships-perhaps. Lot's of false info and dreams- yeah probably. The writer makes a mockery of his arguments with declaration that college can happen without a scholarship and then just being wrong with the facts.

Are you sure?

Citation.
http://www.albany.edu/JuliaForsterHonor ... Final.docx

[Pale Rider]

... scholarships are not required to get a college education,..

Who would a thought. Speaking for some of the others, probably not all, thanks for the enlightenment.

I got a scholarship without ball...It was wrapped in Woodland BDUs

[exD1dad]

I wanna know how to keep the student loans down (under 25K for 4 to 5 years he said ???@ a CSU that costs 25K per year ) for my DD1 who goes to a Cal State with no athletics...wait, you mean I supposed to save money & not spend it all? Maybe Obama will print me some & put it in my publishers clearinghouse powerball mega lotto winners delivery

[aojr03]

Ahhhh, i remember my first post. Good times.

[Lace]

Having completed our first full year of travel ball, we have a few things on our minds for discussion. Originally, I was planning to make some comments here, on the forum, but soon realized that I had quite a bit to say. As a result, I have started a blog, in case anyone is interested: http://youthsportsgoodforkids.blogspot.com. The upshot of the first post is that scholarships are not required to get a college education, especially in California. Below the first post are reprints from my more general blog that also comment on youth sports and softball. FYI.

Although I find your blog intellectually interesting I think you need to dive into your own self-conscious and figure out the basic reasons for your research. How well is your daughter doing in softball? Is she a top player on this team? Do you think she will rise to the top ranks of the sport? If the answer is no, or probably not, its ok, just read your blog.

[frito_burrito]

"Our family has now completed its first full year of 12u travel softball"

this was as far as I read on the blog. thanks jerry. maybe a blog on alcoholics with red cups would be in order.