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High school coaches in many programs, not all, struggle with what to do with a kid that will excel at JV but is just not quite ready, for what ever the reasons (I.e.: better players in front of them, maturity, skill sets, etc.) to play every day at Varsity.
Would you rather your daughter play every day against weaker competition and possibly get better or even as I have witnessed, regress?
Or would they (the player) be better served to practice with and be a member of varsity, play a role as necessary, and spend the year in a "grooming" mode?
Granted the key to make the second item work requires good forthright and continuing communication between the staff and player. Let's assume that this is happening.
I have my opinion and it somewhat varies with the kid, her position and many other circumstances. I will not elaborate further or respond to any posts. But I would love to hear the opinions from the masses of parents of players that are here on OFC to see if you as a parent could tolerate your daughter getting limited playing time on varsity in this situation.
Would you rather your daughter play every day against weaker competition and possibly get better or even as I have witnessed, regress?
Or would they (the player) be better served to practice with and be a member of varsity, play a role as necessary, and spend the year in a "grooming" mode?
Granted the key to make the second item work requires good forthright and continuing communication between the staff and player. Let's assume that this is happening.
I have my opinion and it somewhat varies with the kid, her position and many other circumstances. I will not elaborate further or respond to any posts. But I would love to hear the opinions from the masses of parents of players that are here on OFC to see if you as a parent could tolerate your daughter getting limited playing time on varsity in this situation.