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Just a few positive comments about softball for once... lol
I just wanted to put something out there and see how other coaches and parents feel about this.
Are you pushing 1 sport on your athlete because she wants to play softball in college? Does she play any other sports or do you think if she takes off part of the year to play other sports she will fall behind? (she won't)
I have seen and heard from many college recruiters and coaches that the overuse injuries are way too many for incoming freshman going to play in college nowadays.
I AGREE. I have always pushed school sports before travel ball for various reasons. Not that I think or even like high school ball (my opinion) but I do feel there are very important social reasons and other things that girls and boys should play for their schools IF they want. I think there is a false narrative out there that if you don't play for your high school that colleges will look down on you. NOWAY.
go swim for your school! Play volleyball! play golf, tennis, or whatever you want... take a month or two off if you're not interested in other sports. You need to let your arms legs shoulders, and even your brain all needs to get some rest and not overdo it.
Last thing you want is to get into college and now your babying injuries from overuse.... it's real. Not a conspiracy.
Good Luck to all!!
I just wanted to put something out there and see how other coaches and parents feel about this.
Are you pushing 1 sport on your athlete because she wants to play softball in college? Does she play any other sports or do you think if she takes off part of the year to play other sports she will fall behind? (she won't)
I have seen and heard from many college recruiters and coaches that the overuse injuries are way too many for incoming freshman going to play in college nowadays.
I AGREE. I have always pushed school sports before travel ball for various reasons. Not that I think or even like high school ball (my opinion) but I do feel there are very important social reasons and other things that girls and boys should play for their schools IF they want. I think there is a false narrative out there that if you don't play for your high school that colleges will look down on you. NOWAY.
go swim for your school! Play volleyball! play golf, tennis, or whatever you want... take a month or two off if you're not interested in other sports. You need to let your arms legs shoulders, and even your brain all needs to get some rest and not overdo it.
Last thing you want is to get into college and now your babying injuries from overuse.... it's real. Not a conspiracy.
Good Luck to all!!