One ill-fated sprint down a lacrosse field cost the Erie Otters the services of Anthony Peluso, a top-five defenseman, until as late as mid-November. But next spring, Peluso wants to rejoin his McDowell High School lacrosse teammates, if his parents allow him. But should club officials keep players from risking their OHL careers, and possibly professional careers, by playing other sports? Sherry Bassin, managing partner and general manager, cringes at the thought of depriving his players of being normal teenagers with multi-sport interests. He prefers leaving those decisions to his players, and hoping they make the right one. That, in itself, is a risk. This isn't Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger crashing his motorcycle while not wearing a helmet. This isn't Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow II crashing on his motorcycle. But be it motorcycle riding, playing lacrosse or anything else, you're taking a big risk. Otters captain Ryan O'Marra gave up his second favorite sport, water skiing, a few years ago to keep his hockey career safe. He also chose not to play lacrosse while he was in high school and playing for the Otters. But other Otters - such as winger Patrick Lee, who plays box lacrosse in the off-season in his native Canada - will continue playing other sports. In a way, I can understand how they feel. I played three sports in high school. At the time, I couldn’t imagine giving up any of them. But I didn't have the possibility of a professional career in my future. These young men do. One misstep could change that future. What do you think? Send me your thoughts to victor.fernandes@timesnews.com -- Victor Fernandes