No way! I see a lot of kids who just start dropping the pounds naturaly after the season starts! Less Playstation and more exercise. Especially the kids who are overweight and have the weight to lose. My son is an example he starts the practice season about 8-12 lbs over his healthy weight and within a couple of months due to pure hard work he is about where he should be. Of course he does reach a plateau and his weight does eventualy flatten out. I am for matside weigh ins at each tourney!