I know more than a few people consider HS ball irrelevant, some even a "waste of time". They're so focused on travel ball and exposure and college for their DD's, they forget what else it's about.
My DD has pitched and played in 12A ASA Nationals, 14A ASA Nationals, 16U college exposure tourneys, and even an 18 Gold exposure tournament. For a 14 year old, she's seen a LOT of ball, in a lot of places, with a lot of different pressure levels. She's been nervous before, but hides it well.
But the last week was the start of HS ball for her, the first two days were tryouts. She was a nervous wreck the week before, stressed about performing well and making varsity as a frosh. She was practically babbling the Sunday night before, and I know she didn't sleep much! She was a ball of energy on Monday and Tuesday, and a wreck on Wednesday until she learned she had made the varsity squad (everyone else figured it was a sure thing, but she didn't, which is good).
So after going through this, I have to say the start of HS ball has not been irrelevant to her, I'm sure she will remember this first year the rest of her life!
My .02
My DD has pitched and played in 12A ASA Nationals, 14A ASA Nationals, 16U college exposure tourneys, and even an 18 Gold exposure tournament. For a 14 year old, she's seen a LOT of ball, in a lot of places, with a lot of different pressure levels. She's been nervous before, but hides it well.
But the last week was the start of HS ball for her, the first two days were tryouts. She was a nervous wreck the week before, stressed about performing well and making varsity as a frosh. She was practically babbling the Sunday night before, and I know she didn't sleep much! She was a ball of energy on Monday and Tuesday, and a wreck on Wednesday until she learned she had made the varsity squad (everyone else figured it was a sure thing, but she didn't, which is good).
So after going through this, I have to say the start of HS ball has not been irrelevant to her, I'm sure she will remember this first year the rest of her life!
My .02
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