The issue is the JV parents put too much stock in how well the JV teams do and believe it will automatically be the same result at the Varsity level the next year.

 

They become offended when people point out "it's just JV" but it's the honest truth - the powers that be are only going to look at the Varsity record when comparing programs, recruiting for scholarships, records, etc.

 

Different programs may only play specific underclassmen at Varsity, so comparing a JV Dixie team playing kids that play Varsity AND JV to another program who may not play their underclassman talent on both squads is like comparing apples to oranges.

 

Varsity is what counts when looking at the big picture. JV is a great opportunity to give kids reps and more experience but it's no prediction of a program's future success.

 

I agree with that 100%. When teams have their most talented sophomores and juniors playing varsity and no JV, JV games are not a good way to project future success.

The issue is the JV parents put too much stock in how well the JV teams do and believe it will automatically be the same result at the Varsity level the next year.

 

They become offended when people point out "it's just JV" but it's the honest truth - the powers that be are only going to look at the Varsity record when comparing programs, recruiting for scholarships, records, etc.

 

Different programs may only play specific underclassmen at Varsity, so comparing a JV Dixie team playing kids that play Varsity AND JV to another program who may not play their underclassman talent on both squads is like comparing apples to oranges.

 

Varsity is what counts when looking at the big picture. JV is a great opportunity to give kids reps and more experience but it's no prediction of a program's future success.

 

The JV player practices as long as and as hard as the starting Varsity player. The JV experience simply provides an opportunity to play and to develop their skills set.

 

I agree that the JV record is not a predictor of success for the varisity, but rather an indicator of success currently enjoyed by the varisity program. Simply, I have not seen a great JV team and poor Varsity team or a poor JV team and a great Varsity team.