- Apr 11, 2012
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Seems like folks get hung up on having their DD's play varsity all 4 years like it is important and will somehow shape their future. My DD was all conference this, all state that, and even got a National HS Player of the year award. She will be the first to tell you that what you did in HS means nothing once you step on the field in college. Nobody asks, nobody cares, and only a noob talks about their glory days in HS. If you are headed to the next level use HS ball to prepare. If HS ball is the end of the line then enjoy the time and make the most of it. Remember that with or without softball the best days are are those beyond HS. Don't be that "peaked in High School" person.
Agreed...!!!! Also, parents need to remember that college softball is a job and means to help pay for it (hopefully). In high school, players need to try and enjoy it because it goes by pretty quick. No matter what team a kid get assigned to (Varsity or JV), they need to be playing to get better....because of all the things I have experienced through the up and down journey of being a parent and being a coach....one thing is for sure....you can't teach anyone experience.