Club sports programs change recruiting scene

As the sports landscape shifts to an emphasis on year-round club sports, high school athletes who aren't even old enough to drive are increasingly faced with a tough choice.

If they're going to have a good shot at pursuing a sport in college, athletes 15 years old and younger are forced to pick a sport and give up much of their offseason in order to chase their dream.

During the summer before an athlete's junior year of high school, making the cut for the varsity team is probably the least of their concerns. That's because these days an athlete's performance in exclusive club...