flamingowings wrote:

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Coup Droit wrote:

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I think the main damning part of Ernie's post (And many tx for the info) is not whether the youngsters will win a match or no. Or about Dan.
But the fact that all the kids are on the Player Support Programme, that only those kids are considered and - worst- That effectively those kids are being bribed with promises of wildcards to sign the pro contracts and therefore skupper college chances.
We also know that such love can be very short lived - No wc for Jodie this year.

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 Yes, the point you and Ernie make is concerning. Sometimes college would be the better option or another route because everyone is different. And then what happens when you fall out of favour? You are a wee bit stuck. 

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I do know from an inside source that the LTA are actively looking to place young players into the US College system where they feel it is in the players best interest.  They are also working directly with certain colleges and are very particular about which college for which player.