I'm actually being serious this time... So I'll give you the backstory. Please read at least the TL;DR before voting. TL;DR at the bottom. So I'm going into my senior year next fall. Last year I played varsity soccer/football (I'm going to refer to it as soccer) and did fairly well. I have a couple friends on the team but nothing major. I enjoy playing soccer, but it isn't anything I couldn't live without. I completely acknowledge the benefits of playing a sport. It would offer leadership opportunities as well as keep me in better physical condition. However, I am an academic. Sports won't do much for me in the long run. Next year I am taking four AP classes in addition to physics and probably an online programming class. I currently have a 4.0 in a 4.0 scale and would like to keep it that way. My academic (and life) plans are to go to a university to dual major in neuroscience and computer science (don't worry, I will be accepted). Eventually, I aspire to go to medical school. Medical schools not only look at grades but at leadership ability. This may be important in my decision. My concerns: I'm worried playing soccer will distract me from my studies. I want to maintain my 4.0, and playing soccer may make that more difficult. I also would prefer to have a more malleable schedule in order to make plans more easily. Soccer schedules are fairly strict and concrete. Other activities I would be participating in: Videogames (recreationally, only when I have time) A high school volunteer system; I'm thinking of becoming an officer to show leadership Math and science competitions (these are fairly infrequent) Enjoying whatever spare time I can with friends. Possibly a job. I just wanted your opinions. I won't make my decision solely from your votes, but they may help me make my decision. Please vote and explain why you did so. TL;DR I don't know whether to focus on academics or play soccer as well. (I could still do well while playing soccer, but it may hamper me) I want you to vote on what you think I should do, and tell me why. (Please) If you can, read the entire post so you can see why I'm having a dilemma. Thanks for your time.