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Interesting profile. Nice to see a real family, with the actual impact on their lives highlighted (at least financially), rather than the generalizations that fly around the TS board.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post -
Sickening is the $45k in taxes, not the money spent on soccer. At least they have some enjoyment from thatOriginally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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It's not like taxes are much better here...And most non-sport families would find that amount outrageous. It certainly isn't limited to soccer either. But I can't help but question the pursuit of kids' happiness vs your personal financial security. As parents sometimes it's ok to say "no" or find less expensive alternatives, ask for multi-sibling discounts, etc.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
It did make me appreciate that 1) only two of my three kids play at a high level 2) the beauty of free HS sports 3) that my kids are excellent students which will probably end up serving them better in the long run than sports.Comment
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These parents typify the delusional soccer parent. They are leveraging all of their financial well being's on the guess that they all will get soccer scholarship. It is pretty clear they don't even know even what the money might potentially be available (usually less than 25%) on the men's side. Thanks your lucky stars you aren't them because they are headed to ruin based upon the path they are on.Comment
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LMAO. That will certainly add to the Globe Spotlight report on ISLs and athletic full rides for families with millions.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Please note the following advice in the article:Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
"Hunt for academic grants (not just athletic ones). Though they can’t count on athletic scholarships—no student athlete can—they may qualify for additional need-based California state grants once they have more than one kid in college at the same time (even more when they have three). Based on their grades, the boys may also qualify for nonsports merit aid, which can be preferable to athletic grants, says Paula Bishop, a college planning specialist in Bellevue, Wash. “Academic scholarships are given for four years while sports scholarships are often guaranteed only for the first year,” she explains.
Though the sticker price on in-state public colleges is obviously less, Bishop says that Rhys and his brothers may have a better chance getting aid from private schools. That could result in a lower net price. These colleges often have more generous merit-aid budgets, especially for students who are in the top 25% of the applicant pool—so the Jones boys should keep up their grades and put those schools on their lists. (For help identifying colleges that provide the most merit aid and overall value, check out the MONEY College Planner.)"Comment
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P, if you have time and the desire, perhaps you might assemble Heiny's posts regarding the special treatment his daughter is getting at Rivers. If there were put together all in one place it might have a bigger impact.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
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I could not care less if BTNT's kid is even getting paid a salary on top of a free ride to her ISL. I've stated my interest here a million times. It's the lies, duplicities, non-stop agendas, non-stop new threads with fake, deceptive scenarios, the refusal to ever own that he is even a little bit our of his friggin mind, and the constant disparagements of all other human beings. There is not a single redeeming aspect to what is essentially his totalitarian control over the site. Pig and DB don't begin to describe how bad of a character he is on this site. Maybe in real life he is a real doll, but I have zero interest in him in real life and never have. I'm pretty sure he is a total bore and entitled, overbearing know-it-all who has spent his entire adulthood in misery about falling short in his life.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Nothing against his kid. I heard that she is well grounded.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
I was just referring to documenting his "storytelling" about the wonderful packages available in the ISL when you are that special athlete.
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Rather than have this thread devolve into another accusation fest try to focus on the context of the article. It actually might be useful to some who think sports will get their kids decent money to attend college. It applies to all, not just soccer. A little perspective (no pun intended :)) is a good thingComment
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Get a grip
Totalitarian control over the site? For gods sake MOST of us read this for entertainment. You think any normal folks care what you nut jobs say? I pity you that you are so affected by a soccer forum.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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