Fwiw, any kid who is recruitable at any level will have a hard time imagining their life without their sport because, well, they have never known that. Most have been playing most of their lives and have gotten a lot of positives out of it.
And then, many many college athletes find that in an environment so filled with opportunities, they are not so excited about playing anymore.
Of course, not all… But while you’re working through these decisions, it’s really helpful to think about this in that framework. The future is really theoretical in that sense. But sometimes thinking about how you got there and what it’s providing can be a good way to assess where it’s likely to fit in your near future.