Anyone here try to make the MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA
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I almost made it to the u17 Iran national team. The selection process was rough and I made it to the "squad" but they opted to take the younger player to the qualifiers so I came back to Canada. They didn't make it past the qualifiers so that was it for me. I was invited to go back for u20 but I somewhat lost interest and was busy with uni. Also 2017 was when shit started going down and relatives told me to stay away. Haven't been back since 2015
When I was a kid, I dreamed of making the PGA tour. Constantly told that I was talented and could make it pro. Then as I got older I realized that I was an angry golfer and I actually enjoyed lifting heavy things and intellectual pursuits more. Now that my body is cooked in my mid twenties, I guess in a way it all worked out.
In the 50 and 60s, if you did sports you might of had a chance. 70s and 80s you had to be somewhat talented. 90s to now, you have to start at a very young age, avoid injuries, and be very talented, because of the competition.
No way you can make it to the majors today without some type of monetary funding.
Sports like hockey and football are somewhat expensive, especially if you have to travel to other cities to play. Then there is the rich family syndrome, they pay for the team, so the son/daughter can make it to the professional leagues...
Ever play recreational sports against a failed professional player (usually a very good player). The attitude they have, especially if they didn't make a play or shot. Those types of players just make the game at the recreational level -- shitty.....
No way you can make it to the majors today without some type of monetary funding.
Sports like hockey and football are somewhat expensive, especially if you have to travel to other cities to play. Then there is the rich family syndrome, they pay for the team, so the son/daughter can make it to the professional leagues...
Ever play recreational sports against a failed professional player (usually a very good player). The attitude they have, especially if they didn't make a play or shot. Those types of players just make the game at the recreational level -- shitty.....
Most of the failed athletes I know are assholes who couldn't just let it go. The rest are nice people, but miserable alcoholics, and usually end up in a sales job.
I would never subject my kids to care about sports beyond just being a recreational activity. Hockey and football parents are also usually terrible people. Baseball, soccer, and basketball, are more laid back but the former two are too boring to watch for me to want to commit to as a parent.
