My daughter has been offered a spot at a mid level DI. She's a 2013. Great school, great education. Daughter has done an overnight, likes everything. The coach has a larger roster and is getting it down but it will still be bigger than ideal when my daughter gets there. The coach was very upfront- wants my daughter but it may be hard for any freshman or sophomore to be an impact player. The coach stated that playing time is earned but that with the natural growth/experience of the older players, the younger players may have a harder time earning playing time.
So: is the coach trying to discourage my kid or just being upfront? Reasonably, do freshman and sophomores frequently come in as impact players, or is this a pretty typical situation (not playing as much)? Does anybody have any advice or experience with that type of a situation?
For me, as a parent, the education opportunity is awesome and I think that's the big pro here. But I'm not the one that would have to work hard and maybe ride the bench. I'm trying not to offer my two cents so that I don't pressure her, but I want to be as informed as possible if she asks....
So: is the coach trying to discourage my kid or just being upfront? Reasonably, do freshman and sophomores frequently come in as impact players, or is this a pretty typical situation (not playing as much)? Does anybody have any advice or experience with that type of a situation?
For me, as a parent, the education opportunity is awesome and I think that's the big pro here. But I'm not the one that would have to work hard and maybe ride the bench. I'm trying not to offer my two cents so that I don't pressure her, but I want to be as informed as possible if she asks....