Suit to determine if state shortchanges high school athletes John M. Galloway Ann Arbor Huron High School girls soccer players watch their teammates during a game. Girls soccer is played out of season compared to most colleges and high schools. Instead, the college coaches never came. John M. Galloway Rachel Dooley, center, says Michigan's girls swimming season cost her a chance at a college scholarship. Girls' sports seasons Girls' sports at Michigan high schools are played out of season compared to other states.
Coaches say nontraditional seasons help participation and allow more time for coaching and practice.
I definitely had the ability to go to at least a third-tier school. But nobody ever looked at me. The recruiters wouldn't make the special trip out to Michigan. Compared to every other state in the country, Michigan is out of step. It is the only one holding strong to the nontraditional seasons.