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MARVIN FONG/DAYTON DAILY NEWS A group of parents form a human tunnel for youth select soccer players to run through after a gaem.

Part 1 - Push for glory begins early - Select programs fuel expectations Part 2 - Parents - Some push their kids, some focus on fun. Part 3 - Players - We talk with three local select athletes. Part 4 - Select Teams - Select teams' goals bench some kids Part 5 - Paid coaches expected to perform Part 6 - Winning really isn't the only thing for kids