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Post by joeyd on Jan 11, 2013 14:46:51 GMT -5
What advice would you give to a freshman trying out for their high school varsity team?
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Post by magnet on Jan 11, 2013 17:46:50 GMT -5
Work hard and volunteer fro drills and toting equipment around but be prepared for uphill climb against upperclassmen. You will have to be undeniably better than upperclassman at that spot and even then you still might not get picked. Examine previous years rosters and determine how many if any freshmen and sophomores make teams. Lastly, the question that will come up is Lots of playing time on JV or sit on Varsity.
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Post by joeyd on Jan 12, 2013 2:18:11 GMT -5
Work hard and volunteer fro drills and toting equipment around but be prepared for uphill climb against upperclassmen. You will have to be undeniably better than upperclassman at that spot and even then you still might not get picked. Examine previous years rosters and determine how many if any freshmen and sophomores make teams. Lastly, the question that will come up is Lots of playing time on JV or sit on Varsity. That is always a tough decision. Even for the coaches it is a hard call. What makes that player better for the future? I don't know of there is a correct answer. |
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Post by hssbfan on Jan 12, 2013 9:04:17 GMT -5
First off play hard. Don't be scared of upperclassmen but be mindful of them. Have fun and just do your best.
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Post by Admin on Jan 16, 2013 1:56:40 GMT -5
First off play hard. Don't be scared of upperclassmen but be mindful of them. Have fun and just do your best. Where do you draw the line from being a tough nose player or a brown nose. Freshman have a tricky line to toe. |
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Post by midwest on Jan 17, 2013 12:42:59 GMT -5
Know two girls that are freshman in college this year playing D1 & 3 ball. Both played JV. ball freshman year in H.S. Like Magnet said sit or play. These two played every game at J.V. while two other Freshman that played on varsity played very little. Those two other girls are no longer playing ball. So to the freshman, keep working and good things will come.
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Post by joeyd on Jan 17, 2013 17:01:47 GMT -5
Know two girls that are freshman in college this year playing D1 & 3 ball. Both played JV. ball freshman year in H.S. Like Magnet said sit or play. These two played every game at J.V. while two other Freshman that played on varsity played very little. Those two other girls are no longer playing ball. So to the freshman, keep working and good things will come. This is a great point... But note the two freshman that sat on the varsity doesn't always end badly. I feel there is value to both options. |
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