Hi all, this is my first post on this thread and I finally had to ask and get some input from everyone. My daughter is currently playing on an ECNL team and is doing very well. Her goal is to play in college and beyond. With the grind of the ECNL schedule for practice, training, games, tournaments, and showcases, I am really worried about her maintaining this schedule as she starts HS. Then four years from now, still being excited about wanting to continue this pace in college. I have had many of my friends and colleagues who tell stories of these kids getting burned out. On the flip side, is the ECNL the end-all, be-all path to being exposed to and eventually receiving the best college scholarship offers? The worry, maybe like many of you, is that if we decide to pull her back and play for say a Flight 1 team, that yes her schedule will free up more time and money, but then will she miss out on being exposed to the top colleges or could they frown upon the level she is playing at. Mom and I recently had the conversation about dropping down a level but maybe playing a year up if it worked out. Plus with the newfound time and money, we would have more time to visit schools and/or have our daughter attend ID Camps. I thank all of you ahead of time for your experienced input on this!