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Congrades Callaway, That's what its all about Some people dont understand the time and effort it takes to be a travellball Dad/Mom but I feel your victory. Good Job Daddy-O
"To all Coaches" You can only play daddy ball for so long!!!
Before real talent puts your kid where he should have been in the first place...............ON THE BENCH.
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| Posts: 42 | Location: San Diego | Registered: January 12, 2007 | |
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quote: I have a question. What does it mean that the boys made the high school program in 7th grade?
bkekcs In SC a kid can tryout for JV/Varsity of the HS they are zoned for in 7th grade. I can't think of any 7th graders that ever made varsity, but I know of a couple 8th graders that played varsity ball, just not many. I did coach a boy last fall that made the HS Varsity Golf team as a 7th grader though. Some high schools have JV/Varsity and "C" teams. Usually the 7th and 8th graders that make the HS programs play exclusively on the "C" teams. However the "C" team practices with the JV/Varsity. Some of the boys that are good enough from 7th and 8th grade will see some time with the JV as well. Other high schools only have JV/Varsity but carry expanded rosters to include a select few 7th and 8th graders. The boys that I coached made both types of programs. Four of my boys made their HS JV teams and the rest attend schools with "C" teams. They all made their teams though.  We played up all fall in 14U & 15U and that gave the boys a lot of experience on the big fields and playing against older boys. I was a little apprehensive at first but it was the right call. They adjusted quickly and that gave them a lot of confidence at tryouts. Plus, I involved the HS coaches as much as possible last fall, letting them know when and where we were going to play. ...and they came! My son is zoned for a HS that has a "C" team with a strong baseball program and a great coaching staff. Their "C" team will play other HS in the area with "C" teams as well as Private School JV teams. They also have a JV Tournament on the schedule. quote: Back to coaching in summer ball?
Innocent Bystander Nope. Down here, once you make the HS program they own you. They have a very involved summer program and schedule. Rob, Say "Hey!" to Chico and the gang from Boomer and me!! |
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| Posts: 931 | Location: Columbia, SC | Registered: November 02, 2003 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Callaway:
I haven't even been to one of his practices to watch.
Good luck if you try!  I thought I'd stay and watch a Saturday morning basketball practice at school (7th grade) this year. My son came strolling by and without looking AT me said through clenched teeth, "dad, WHAT ARE you doing? GO HOME!!" Seriously!! It was still 5 minutes before practice started.  A few other dads were there and the coach said we were welcome to watch. Well, I've learned to PICK my battles and I was pretty sure that wasn't one of them so I left!  |
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| Posts: 646 | Location: Ohio | Registered: February 04, 2006 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Callaway: quote: I have a question. What does it mean that the boys made the high school program in 7th grade?
bkekcs In SC a kid can tryout for JV/Varsity of the HS they are zoned for in 7th grade. I can't think of any 7th graders that ever made varsity, but I know of a couple 8th graders that played varsity ball, just not many. I did coach a boy last fall that made the HS Varsity Golf team as a 7th grader though. Some high schools have JV/Varsity and "C" teams. Usually the 7th and 8th graders that make the HS programs play exclusively on the "C" teams. However the "C" team practices with the JV/Varsity. Some of the boys that are good enough from 7th and 8th grade will see some time with the JV as well. Other high schools only have JV/Varsity but carry expanded rosters to include a select few 7th and 8th graders. The boys that I coached made both types of programs. Four of my boys made their HS JV teams and the rest attend schools with "C" teams. They all made their teams though. We played up all fall in 14U & 15U and that gave the boys a lot of experience on the big fields and playing against older boys. I was a little apprehensive at first but it was the right call. They adjusted quickly and that gave them a lot of confidence at tryouts. Plus, I involved the HS coaches as much as possible last fall, letting them know when and where we were going to play. ...and they came! My son is zoned for a HS that has a "C" team with a strong baseball program and a great coaching staff. Their "C" team will play other HS in the area with "C" teams as well as Private School JV teams. They also have a JV Tournament on the schedule. quote: Back to coaching in summer ball?
Innocent Bystander Nope. Down here, once you make the HS program they own you. They have a very involved summer program and schedule. Rob, Say "Hey!" to Chico and the gang from Boomer and me!!
Wow. I've never heard of anything like that. In Missouri it's against the rules to participate in a high school activity if you aren't "in" high school. The only exception I believe is a "club sport", one that is not supported monetarily by the high school. |
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| Posts: 53 | Location: Arnold, MO (south of St. Louis) | Registered: December 06, 2006 | |
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