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Kasz216 said:

Meanwhile, i've got to think detaching high school athletics would only cost the schools money.

At the moment schools have a huge financial incentive to focus on sports, and particularly sports that make money. Few children can actually make it in sports careers, but maths, English and science are essential for all skilled careers and this is what schools should be focusing on. Organised sports discourage general fitness as anyone who isn't good at it is ignored.