I think it is important at the Freshmen and Junior Varsity level that coaches worry less about winning, and more about developing their kids. The hallways are filled with great athletes who were late bloomers but quit their sport due to lack of playing time as an underclassmen.

 

I also feel that if you are able to do that and still have success on the field then that is a sign of great things to come.

It sure doesn't hurt. It doesn't ensure success at the Varsity level, but I think it translates more times than not.

I think you need to use the first 2 years to establish an attitude about winning and an attitude towards the program and its goals. Some schools have to play kids up, so you might not get a true indication how a particular "class" might succeed. Kids quit, some grow, some don't. Too many variables.

Not at all, the 2005 Somerset regional championship seniors probably didn't win but three or four games as JV players throughout their Freshman and Sophomore years. It is mostly about getting experience for your players, and that group of seniors had plenty with several starting for the Varsity team as Freshman and Sophomores as well as playing JV games on Monday nights.

Not at all, the 2005 Somerset regional championship seniors probably didn't win but three or four games as JV players throughout their Freshman and Sophomore years. It is mostly about getting experience for your players, and that group of seniors had plenty with several starting for the Varsity team as Freshman and Sophomores as well as playing JV games on Monday nights.

 

 

Having a real good quarterback transfer to your school helps a little.

I don't see coaches being too concerned with JV and freshman success in football. I think most of them see it as a testing ground for youung talant. They try kids at different positions and and are installing the offense and defenses that they will need to know at the Varsity level. If you win that is fine, certainly they want to compete and not get their brains beat out but winning is not the true goal. Coaches are also looking for that diamond in the rough that they can mold into a solid varsity player. JV serves a purpose and a means to an end.

IMO, This can also work in reverse. Example- Cambell County struggled for quite awhile. Then Styer takes over and has some success at the varsity level then the numbers went up in frosh. and JV. leading to better teams.Which I think will in turn help the varsity.