athlete needs a minimum of 4-5 months away from the sport and from anything close to serious training to stay healthy. when i played pro ball our contract gave us a minimum of 4 months away from the club, and we were not allowed to do anything physical in able to let our body rest. a high school athlete should have the same time off as a college or pro athlete, even more.
parents have gone sports crazy, and clubs are so motivated by the dollar that they create a false idea that year round play makes you a better player. i would offer that it is the quality, not the 