- Jul 22, 2013
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For those of you who have gone through the recruiting process before or are farther along than DD is, looking for your opinion.
DD is a 2020, a solid player and it's HER goal to play at the collegiate level which is something she has the ability and desire to do. We have been through the tryout circuit for the upcoming season and she has several offers to play on 18U Elite teams. In our area these are usually teams made up of 2020 & 2019 players that play a mix of showcases and 16/18U tournaments. These teams tend to carry 13 and sometimes 14 players and some carry 3 catchers (DD's primary position is catcher). They are much more focused on prepping the girls for recruiting etc (at least so they say). Her other option is to stay on her current 14U team (primarily 2020's), play a competitive A level schedule and be the #1 catcher and get essentially unlimited playing time although the coaching isn't great but the girls are wonderful (and most of them talented).
So the question DD is wrestling with and frankly one that I'm struggling with as far as guidance, is should she play another year on a team to refine her skills through a lot of playing time but not be as focused on the recruiting process, or should she dive into that world now by joining one of the "18U" teams. She is a strong player plays multiple positions (C, OF, 1B, 3B) and a strong hitter but there are things she still needs to work on like most every other player I think. So potentially less playing time but prepping for college recruiting or one more year of A level 14U play with a lot of playing and go 18U next season is the question. Thanks folks.
DD is a 2020, a solid player and it's HER goal to play at the collegiate level which is something she has the ability and desire to do. We have been through the tryout circuit for the upcoming season and she has several offers to play on 18U Elite teams. In our area these are usually teams made up of 2020 & 2019 players that play a mix of showcases and 16/18U tournaments. These teams tend to carry 13 and sometimes 14 players and some carry 3 catchers (DD's primary position is catcher). They are much more focused on prepping the girls for recruiting etc (at least so they say). Her other option is to stay on her current 14U team (primarily 2020's), play a competitive A level schedule and be the #1 catcher and get essentially unlimited playing time although the coaching isn't great but the girls are wonderful (and most of them talented).
So the question DD is wrestling with and frankly one that I'm struggling with as far as guidance, is should she play another year on a team to refine her skills through a lot of playing time but not be as focused on the recruiting process, or should she dive into that world now by joining one of the "18U" teams. She is a strong player plays multiple positions (C, OF, 1B, 3B) and a strong hitter but there are things she still needs to work on like most every other player I think. So potentially less playing time but prepping for college recruiting or one more year of A level 14U play with a lot of playing and go 18U next season is the question. Thanks folks.