[Bob Seger]

^ AWESOME story Bob, really puts things in perspective! You have much more experience than I, so I will defer to you. But the whole college prep experience is not what it is cracked up to be. I was fortunate that I was able to help/share in the experience before my own son was of age. For all that work and perceived glory, it winds up being a pretty big disappointment once you reach that goal of being a college athlete. It's taught guys like Bob and I very valuable lessons that hopefully we can use to get through to the parents of kids that have yet to reach High School. Don't get me wrong, I am not for bursting bubbles, but with experience, I hope to convey another side of the "Dream"!

This is the best advice I can give a kid and their parents is to enjoy every second of the high school experience, because there will never be another 4 years like it again. Work hard to be the very best player you can be, but dont take it so seriously that you worry every minute about trying to impress every perspective college coach that sees you walk on the field. What ever happens, happens. Dont force the issues and ruin the most fun 4 years of your basball career.

Parents: Let your sons have fun and enjoy the game. Dont make it miserable on them by always demanding perfection and put unnecessary pressure on them to perform at an unreal level in front of college scouts. Again, I want to emphasize, it's not what you think it's going to be.

I've learned it all the hard way, by the way.