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I think the Ohio "SUPER TEAM" has to be one that carries enough players to be fresh in the loser's bracket... at a big college showcase or Nationals.
The best way to contend at big tournaments is to STAY OUT of the losers bracket as long as possible. This is usually done with dominant pitching and a rocksolid defense.
Out West or in the deep South .. you see teams who play 14u, 16u and 18u in the Spring. Those are the teams with girls playing one sport and one sport only. Most don't play HS ball if their team is not a state contender in their state. Probally why they have one girl from here and there.. players willing to put in the time and effort to be "seen" by college coaches versus playing on their HS team that is mediocre at best. That's the teams you see in the top 10 at Nationals year end and year out.
Not true in SoCal - 16u/18u travelball only practices during the HS season. There sure aren't any showcases since the college coaches are busy with their own teams.
A team who gains stamina from playing in double elims (can't get that stamina playing friendlies)... carrying a bigger roster... players committed to travel ball... and sees a purpose to their hard work to be seen by college coaches. They play in these events all Spring.. gaining stamina for when it counts.. at Nationals or college showcases in the Summer.
Teams rarely play double elim tournaments in SoCal. They can develop stamina in friendlies out here. Most teams play 3 games, but many teams play 4 games. Year around friendlies and practices is where they develop their depth to be successful in the big tournaments. The top teams are prepared to play a lot of games on tournament Sundays, regardless of the format.
Ohio next "SUPER TEAM" will be a team of 14-15 girls... with a team concept.. that is fighting every day for their starting position and not having the attitude.. "Well, I'm here.. where am I playing at ?"
You got that right - competing for playing time is a great motivator to work hard and the best preparation for playing in college.