How important is it to play for a name program w/ a history of putting players in college, vs. another team that is just as talented but lacks that experience?
Is it possible for an independent no-name team to make a name for itself with good results? And for a coach to learn the ropes and put that one team on the map?
And at what age/grade does it begin to matter what team you play on?
I do know of at least one local independent team that has a roster of seniors that are committed, though only two D-1 (mid-major), the rest D-II and D-III. I know of another team that was independent/no name, but bought a 'franchise' and changed names to one that is recognizable, even though they are based 200 miles from the mother ship. Is that a good idea?
Is it possible for an independent no-name team to make a name for itself with good results? And for a coach to learn the ropes and put that one team on the map?
And at what age/grade does it begin to matter what team you play on?
I do know of at least one local independent team that has a roster of seniors that are committed, though only two D-1 (mid-major), the rest D-II and D-III. I know of another team that was independent/no name, but bought a 'franchise' and changed names to one that is recognizable, even though they are based 200 miles from the mother ship. Is that a good idea?