I’ll just say that my kid’s participation in travel/HS sports led to many doors being opened for them, from admission to a top school, to summer internships offered, to fantastic leadership opportunities in college.
Also, the fact that my kid plays their sport in college will also help with grad school admissions and future job opportunities. Grad schools and employers are well aware of the time commitment playing a sport in college entails, especially if they can make Dean’s list while doing so.