SPORTS

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SPORTS SCHOOLS / SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE
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Example Millfield School

• Advantages of attending are
• Top facilities
• Top coaches
• More time dedicated to sport
• Company of talented peers
• Talent spotting scouts
• Medical back up / advice
• Status
• Prospects / career

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Example Millfield School

• Disadvantages of attending are
• Homesickness, away from family/friends
• Too much time on one activity loss of
  motivation?
• Academic schooling may suffer
• Only small number accepted
• Physical/psychological demands are high
• High risk of burnout/injury
• No guarantees
• Many slip through the net (late developers)