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Back in the 70s we were actually paid $20 per week to play football through a program called NYC or MYC. We were supposed to be sweeping the halls and cutting weeds but if you played football you only had to attend practice.

My son played three varsity sports (basketball, track, and soccer) in high school. The only cost he ever had was for $40 for a track uniform, and he got to keep the uniform.

On the other hand, cheerleaders at our local high school must pay or raise $5000 per year. Dance team is about $2,000 per year.