Three weeks since school let out and student athletes need to end their summers and cut their summer jobs in half. How do we expect kids to be able to afford school clothes, save for a car, car insurance and contribute to society when practice for fall sports starts too early. Has there been any research that early July practicing has made the team any better. Still a losing record last year. There is a reason why schools have breaks built in- we are a tourist town and everyone needs a break. Give the families and student athletes a break and stop practicing before August.