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That's exactly what I mean!! Coach Ritchie is excellent on developing her young talent!!

I've noticed multiple discussions about the young talent on Varsity teams, so which teams have "Rookies" that can potential step up as major players/roles for their team? (Either starters or off the bench early players!! Remember we're talking about youth on current Varsity rosters!!!)

I agree & will add that unless your kid plays for NDA or another powerhouse vball team, club is where most college scouting is!! Most scout only Open Elite teams but not limited. My friend's granddaughter received interests from a 16-2s team that played at Nationals so it is possible!! I believe most colleges probably spend more time scouting at club tourneys than at school tourneys!!

I'm pretty sure it's one team or the other which I imagine causes problems for the MS teams. I know Newport ended up having to forfeit 8th grade games because players were trying to do both & teams complained. It's too much in my opinion for kids to be expected to play both!!

That's exactly why this "rule" is silly!! It would make more sense to me to allow MS to "play up" a year than to jump 4 years!! It is very rare to have a player with talent, size & ability to play at a Varsity level but could benefit from Freshmen or JV level!! I doubt that move would be as controversial either!!

Excellent Point!!! I also think that size should be considered as well when it comes to young ones moving up!! Varsity is physical & kids that are smaller & not finished growing can sustain injuries that can/will effect future development!!! This is mostly seen in soccer/track/cross country but not limited. A stress fracture at 11 can effect growth plates & will be a re-injury risk from then on!!! I still think to make it a "rule" & prevent MS from playing up would be pointless & extremely hard to police. It would also make it hard for small schools to create a real program!!

I think its one of those situations that is case by case basis. I don't have a problem with it but if my kid was asked to play up but wouldn't necessarily be getting substantial game time, I'd rather they play with their peers. Practice time is one thing but nothing can replace Varsity game experience. To those that say it isn't fair to older players when young talent moves up & takes a position, I say that's life get use to it!!!

I forgot that Conner had 2 play up a couple years ago!! Its a situation that will always be controversial whether the rule is strictly enforced or not. If a MS athlete is talented enough to make Varsity & have substantial playing time then I think its fine but if they will just sit on the bench, not worth it in my book. Schools get around the rule by not giving the MS a Varsity letter so they are eligible the whole 4 yrs of high school. It is a rule that can easily be manipulated so pointless IMO!!!

Cooper may or may not be strong this year but look for them to turn into a real program in near future!! With that coaching staff it won't take long for success!!!

Boone Co schools won't allow MS to play up but I believe both Beechwood & Highlands have strong MS that will be part of Varsity but not sure how strong??

Lucky or not...good for you!! Let the player's skill do the talking by itself!! I find it hard to believe this young lady has made the decision to transfer over & over on her own!!! Sometimes parents need to step aside & stop trying to "pave the way" for their kid!! No college I know would let it continue at the college level!!! Have some faith in your kid's ability on their own!!!

Agree 100%!!

I believe I used "some" & not "all". I agree with that there are younger coaches that are quality coaches but I will also say that "most" of them played or came from an "old school" coached program!!!

I'm not sure you'll ever get the point so I'm not gonna bother explaining!! Let's just say my kid played for a high school coach that built & continues a top program every year with athletes that are at the top academically without parents telling the coaching staff how to run things! Definitely don't see kids transferring schools in/out every other year either!! Just saying...

My disgusting "assumption" is based on behavior off the court & in the classroom!! It happens in every sport everywhere & we see it everyday!! Players with poor grades or poor behavior that is overlooked so they can play the game!! I believe coaches have the position to not only make better players but also better people!! Today's coaching is mostly done by parents coaching from the sidelines!! Some coaches allow it but the coaches from the old school era (20+ yrs ago) don't let it happen!! The issue that a parent has taken their kid in & out of school purely for the athletics is a big problem in my book & a school/coach that accepts it is just as big of a problem!!! It's High School not the Pro's!! A High School Education is the priority people not High School Sports!!!