Well, *suffering* is relative, but let's just say this was the first year she didn't get straight A's, but she's well above the 3.5 GPA range that I've been told is the threshold for student athletes.
That said, she also played both club and MS/HS field hockey for the last 6 years too, but this year we made her choose one to focus on for div I development.
So, now she's focused on softball, but every hour spent on HS ball could be an hour on club ball and/or grades.
Her college target list is long, so she's got a wide variety of options per her club coach's recommendation.
Thanks for the feedback.
That said, she also played both club and MS/HS field hockey for the last 6 years too, but this year we made her choose one to focus on for div I development.
So, now she's focused on softball, but every hour spent on HS ball could be an hour on club ball and/or grades.
Her college target list is long, so she's got a wide variety of options per her club coach's recommendation.
Thanks for the feedback.
What struck me about this was that his DD's grades were suffering by trying to do both. That is not acceptable if she is trying to get into a good school.
Think of getting her ready for college ball as a three-legged stool: grades, test scores (ACT and/or SAT) and her club play. She has to be up to par in all three.
HS softball is nice to have, if it doesn't interfere with the other three.