There are tens of thousands of $ in college, part as a result of college lax. Put your $ and effort into top courses and good grades. My son was recruited to a D3 private school clstimg $75k w all expenses, including board and meals. Because they wanted him, coach pushed for full financial aid package. Because good grades and courses, got merit scholarships. It will cost him about $15k/year in student loans, nothing out of pocket. Better that D1 scholarship, better than many in-state schools. This is the true practical benefit of lax: get into a school you might not have gotten into, have your school/coach give you max in all $ help, and make some great connections and support. That is worth a lot.
