- May 13, 2013
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Yes that good old devil you know vs the one you don't debate
DD is a first year 16U player in the Central Valley and was asked by the 18U showcase coach at our 16U tryout if she'd considered playing up as he'd like to have her on the team and have her grow with the team as they have 6-7 players aging out at the end of Summer. Half of the team has already signed letters of intent or has verbal agreements.
So for as many times as I've heard people debate this question I never thought I'd be one of those faced with it. Is it a better idea to stay and play at 16s and gain the experience, or play at the 18's level knowing playing time may be less, and there are no guarantees. DD is a hard worker regardless and sees things from both perspectives but is also torn. I know we should look at how practices are ran, chemistry, tournaments, etc.
Anyone else been through this dilemma, and come out the other side intact?
DD is a first year 16U player in the Central Valley and was asked by the 18U showcase coach at our 16U tryout if she'd considered playing up as he'd like to have her on the team and have her grow with the team as they have 6-7 players aging out at the end of Summer. Half of the team has already signed letters of intent or has verbal agreements.
So for as many times as I've heard people debate this question I never thought I'd be one of those faced with it. Is it a better idea to stay and play at 16s and gain the experience, or play at the 18's level knowing playing time may be less, and there are no guarantees. DD is a hard worker regardless and sees things from both perspectives but is also torn. I know we should look at how practices are ran, chemistry, tournaments, etc.
Anyone else been through this dilemma, and come out the other side intact?