The varsity coach has the ability to pull up a player from JV at any time and this usually happens when the player on varsity is struggling and wants you to take over the position. Playing Junior Varsity and Varsity rules? He is a starter, so the play time isn't an issue. Tucson, AZ. We told her she had 3 choices, quit, continue sitting the bench, or improve. Basically, I have the choice of playing with Varsity and warming the bench, as there are some really good people on Varsity.this also includes tougher practices and stuff like that. How? (im a junior btw), Im not sure there is a clear answer for your question. They're telling me that there's something wrong with YOU, not me. "All my close friends were playing, the guys I'd played with forever. 3-4 of them would dress for the JV games and maybe play 1 quarter each. Not a bad thingjust wonder how useful all of the advice served up here is to the average HS player? In most schools, varsity players arent just subjected to very high standards of entry, but theyre also held to high academic standards for them to stay on the team. The best way to get started is with a recruiting profile. This site is the only reason I learned tonplay goalie, as we have no coaches, so your idea is actually really awesome. They sit on the sidelines during varsity games in case theyre needed. Over time, I'll get to learn more about you and deliver goalie info that's exactly what you need. I think its splitting hairs to worry about how its perceived by a college. I disagree that schools will weight varsity over JV. He was so excited for his senior year; as the he knew hed be starting V. And then covid hit. He learns there is no crystal ball, and importantly, parents are less and less capable of influence. These sessions give your youth the confidence and the tools to be amazing in the crease! The senior ahead of him on the Varsity was an all city, all state player. Only 4 days of varsity tryouts and 1 day of fielding and 3 days hitting. JV helps you develop your own personal style, build a relationship with your team and hone your teamwork. I knew this would happen. This was my first year as captain on the team and I was supposed to also swing and play varsity. and decided to sending him to JV WTH! It really depends on the school. Hi All, My 15 daughter (HS-Sophmore) has never been a great athlete & she is aware of this fact. Having been through it here in high school may be the thing that gets him through it in college. JVs only play in varsity games if there aren't enough varsity players due to injuries, poor grades, or disqualifications. The Bucks also got a starter back for the state tournament, which was a . What happens now in terms of my recruiting process? Do they throw high 80s+. Son is RHP/C/OF and 1 of 3 freshman to make his HS varsity team. The most negative mindset Ive heard about jv is that its the place where people who arent good enough to play varsity are placed. You can build a reputation on the soccer field while gaining valuable experience. Have your son make this decision. If your thumb is broken you will be sidelided for awhile. But at Miami Central High School, Freeman didn't earn a starting spot until his senior year. Even when the score is 16-0. It probably depends on the rest of your application. Concussion protocols in many areas has adopted the policy that if an athlete shows any sign of concussion, they must be cleared by a medical professional before returning to play. We're sorry. Plus, varsity is a lot pressure and Im starting to feel the stress. She sat the bench pretty much all sophomore year. By electing to play JV you never get this opportunity. JV starter and varsity bench player as a junior. This year, senior year, she was asked to be the only captain, played at least 90% of every game. this does not make any scenes. The varsity level may be something that every competitive student athlete aspires to achieve, but there are benefits to playing in junior varsity that go beyond participating in prestigious competitions. If the starting goalie is not that much better than you perhaps you dont learn as much. Yes, college is harder than high school, but without high school, you wont get into college. By TOM HAMILTON. HS Freshman Players: Sit Varsity Bench or Play JV?. The clear pro of starting on the JV team is getting that game and leadership experience. No real reason to only sit the bench on varsity. JV stands for junior varsity. Just trying to pass along my experience coaching and playing two sports. Bottom line: either way is fine, so do what you think youll enjoy most! And youre also learning how be the leader that everyone on the defense turns to. Simply click here to return to. The shot was so hard it broke the plastic reinforcement thumb of the glove. But, its not as simple as that, you get not only scored on your tumbling, but on your stunting, jumps . The idea is that the academic abilities of varsity players must match their superior athletic abilities, so that they can become a holistic model student. She joined a club team (knowing no one), worked really hard, and ended up being a starter mid season junior year. How he trained, how he approached the game, how he made saves, how he managed the clear, how he went about his business. If the Varsity team wants to call you up to be the third string, I think the right move is play another year of JV as even your practice reps on the Varsity team would be extremely limited. Theres exceptions to the rule. You can't be both at a program that requires 100% attention or the fan base will tear you into pieces. SA. Thanks for your help! My son junior started in varsity. The membership of a junior varsity team shall be composed of varsity substitutes and any other non-varsity players identified on the schools eligibility list. That is almost always not the same for guys. If you play for jv, youll learn how to follow good leaders, the kinds of decisions good leaders make when theyre under pressure, and how good leaders treat their teams. In addition youll have access to better goalie mentors. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. When he got there, he tried out, made the team but barely played his freshman year. Current Visitors: 73 (4 members, 69 guests). JV Helps You Develop Your Athletic Skills. Schools use JV to train their rising stars. Varsity team has the more skilled, faster, and stronger players than JV team. the bottom line is there was a point where he had to be accountable for his baseball career. Honestly, its not going to make a lick of difference on your application. Or will they see that Im so good Im the only one who can replace other players? But this doesnt mean that junior varsity players arent talented: most jv teams will have the same stringent entry requirements as varsity teams, and will usually only choose the cream of the crop of applicants. 9.9. Oh yeah, and his uniforms were ugly and boring AF. For the third game of the varsity season he called them up and. Either choice is good. I could not hold his hand anymore if he was to succeed. Trojans bench rounds into shape just in time. On 1/19/2015 at 11:11 AM, Tenntwin said: But, there is a TSSAA rule against Varsity starters playing JV on the same day/night (copied above from 2014-2015 TSSAA site/handbook). Giving yourself the repetitions will in itself improve your overall skillset. Cant say for sure but in GA Juniors cant play JV except under special circumstances. A first-year varsity starter, Braintree goalie Ryan Cochrane (30) and his teammates celebrated a Division 1 first-round win over Bay State Conference rival Weymouth at Zapustas Arena. Is this normal???? I had a choice and they wanted me to play down even though I was going to go to the upper level. So, what is varsity? When he'd come home complaining, I reinforced my previous statement. Your prepaid EasyCard is all you need to enter and enjoy all of the attractions at this fun-filled amusement complex. JV vs Varsity: The Benefits of Junior Varsity. Replies and comments they make will be collapsed/hidden by default. June 12, 2022 . It seems to me youd be a starter and an impact player on JV, which is a lot more fun that getting very little playing time, which is likely, on varsity. 1. You've got to get yourself fully engaged in your sport. At my school the coaches just started to put seniors who do not have varsity requirements on JV. Many goalies find that when they play summer ball against an older age group, upon returning to games with peers the shots dont seem as fast. Varsity is a tough place, and if youre not prepared for it properly, youre going to wash out faster than you can say first down. He had to man up when I told him, "Look, I taught you all you know but it's your decision now what you do with it." The junior varsity team is made up of younger or less experienced players, like underclassmen. We have two girls teams at my club, the younger/newer team and the older team. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Often, theres an unfair physical advantage and parents dont want their 13-14 year olds playing against 16-17 year olds in contact sports. Lives with the circumstance. Do the JV players practice against or with the varsity players ? "Coach, could I get some innings on the JV team so I can remain sharp for when you need me on the mound?". I've also heard that he called practices because he was annoyed that the team wasn't focused. Some schools have JV games to give their players some real-game experience. Some schools allow students to participate in both varsity and junior varsity competitions as long as the total number of competitions doesn't exceed the allowed contest maximums. Dont belittle jv, its just as important as varsity, and I highly suggest you go through it if you want to be a great athlete! Id work hard training with a better team and better coaches and perhaps earn a chance to compete with the starter. My sophomore season in high school, the varsity sent down 1 Junior to play first base. I chose to play down because its not that great of difference and I would be the only goalie. Because junior varsity is a much lower-pressure environment compared to varsity, it's an excellent setting for students to gain experience, hone their craft and develop leadership skills without the pressure of a big game. HS ball just doesn't provide many innings per week and the pitching staff consists of 3 SR, 3 JR, and 2 Fr. Everyone should play soccer because they think it is really fun, especially those that arent serious players. My suggestion is you get your son working out now, running, fielding and hitting. My son's situation is a little different, but I'd like to make a point. Also, being a leader on the JV team can win the attention of varsity coaches and players. Below well go over JV vs. varsity and which could be best for you. While both types of teams require excellent athletic ability and offer fantastic opportunities for self-improvement, there are important differences between the two. If by the Wikipedia definition of varsity, it is a sport that represents a school, and competes against other school's teams. Make him own it, it'll build his character in other aspects of life Rick, thank you so much for your response. Some freshmen and sophomore varsity players are benchwarmers. Im a fairly obsessed soccer parent whos son is playing soccer in college. From an individual standpoint, the number one goal should be to get better. Unless the team is just stacked with talent. I don't see anyway how a JV player averaging 25 a game won't get pulled up to varsity at some point during the season anyway. Main Menu. Heres why: It Teaches You What Its Like to Lead, and How to Follow a Good Leader. Many varsity players in high school end up being scouted for college teams, with some even getting scholarships in certain universities for their performance in their chosen sport. Then he was pushed to the end of the varsity bench as a junior; Hereford swept to a state title, but Coyne never played and didn't even dress for five games. He will be continuing with club soccer too. Ive coached varsity football for 20 years, and I can tell you that you see a lot of the athletic superstar mindset in senior high players who never played JV. Some schools have JV games to . Gets frustrated perhaps and works hard to better the outcome. This is actually ideal for someone in this situation as you get the experience of playing against the better talent at the varsity level while at the same time you get the game experience playing at the JV level. Its the best place to forge relationships with people who are going to have your back when the opponent starts piling on you, it builds the trust youre going to need when you make a 50-yard pass to a teammate you cant actually see, and its the place for you to prove yourself to other players who might look to you to lead them to victory. @cinnamon1212 Well, I do live CA, so theres that. hey Kaia, i know the feeling i played in fall without our regular goalie and we did pretty good so i was in a good position. Answer (1 of 3): Definitely play! It's easy to do. The varsity team typically represents the high school or college in intercollegiate or national competitions. I know some kids we played from the East Cobb Astros 14U looked physically like 18 y.o. Thats pretty grim! They are the players that win and lose games and take the team to glory. We told her she had 3 choices, quit, continue sitting the bench, or improve. asks from Des Plaines, IL on April 23, 2010. The senior ahead of him on the Varsity was an all city, all state player. Originally published in the summer 2015 edition of VolleyballUSA (edited for length) To my knowledge, no one has ever actually uttered the words, "playing time, schmaying time.". Shad must have charisma that I haven't seen interacting with him when he wants to, because some people at WB still believe he was a good coach. Junior varsity teams are also referred to as sophomore teams, as their team members consist of mainly sophomore year students and players. He joined the JV team, worked hard to master his skills, focused on his attitude, and aimed to make . 262. Lacrosse is my passion! Elizabeth asked: Hello, I just wanted to get advice on my son's current situation. i love watching them transition onto the gigger field and som of them never really make the change even though they were studs in little league. To me he was always the best player on the team, he starred in all-stars for a few years. I'm a sophomore pitcher and 3rd baseman that started on the varsity baseball team last year as a freshman and finished the year with a 2.20 ERA (3rd in my league) a 4-1 record, 37 innings pitched, 43K's, 1.2WHIP, the 16 best ERA for freshman in the state of california, and we won the North Coast section. Kids who start varsity as seniors usually dont get a lot of play time. Unless you plan on going pro or playing at the college level, I say take the position that allows you to play and have fun and be captain all at the same time. See, it's up to him. Create yours today. While it might depend in your local area how thats viewed, if JV is considered lesser, I think across most sports in area they overlap, many kids play both in our main sport for instance. It is the varsity team that gets a chance to represent the institution. In college I was a backup for 2 years and the knowledge I learned from watching our starter, an All-American goalie, perform was invaluable. She got into her dream school ED so it all worked out. Check with your doctor but theres lots of exercises you can still do to stay in shape. No. The JV was pretty much all non-club players and all the club players made varsity as freshman. Coyne was a junior varsity reserve as a freshman, a JV starter as a sophomore. From hanging around these boards, I've come to the conclusion that most posters' kids are among the very best players in HS. 16 answers. Some players see this as all negative and would rather not play, others see it as an opportunity to improve their skills and gain experience for the next year.Something for your son to consider, if the JV coach has stated there is someone, in their opinion that is ahead of him now, he may want to look at changing positions, which could potentially increase his opportunities now and in the future. Id look at playing time, how many seniors, jrs, sophs are on V, and if you could be a swing player to get extra practices in. Kids in little league think they are so much better than they actually are. Occasionally, if the game is less important, a school may send a junior varsity team to compete. At the parents meeting before the season started the HC said there are freshmen (DDs) who should be playing varsity and upperclassman who should be playing JV, then said he is playing all of his returning players from last year. But the general rules are that you must have a decent GPA (no failed classes). My son is definetly not one of them. There seems to be some differences here in who expected to be on V vs JV. I also am with those that say being captain brings something more to the table, and because of that, matters more than the JV/V distinction. We put in at least 20 hours a week as coaches in addition to other full-time jobs. Lax Goalie Rat LLC 2023 - All Rights Reserved. If youre unsure how youre doing, ask your JV captain or coach what else you could be doing to improve. If youre the type of person who would lose passion for the game by not starting or you really feel that your goalie game would develop quicker in the long run with more playing time, go with the JV experience and wait to join the Varsity team until your Junior year. High school sports use varsity and junior varsity sports teams most often, due to age differences and team needs. When you block a person, they can no longer invite you to a private message or post to your profile wall. However if it is a seperate Jv playday or tourney the Varsity starter could actually play. He is not one of those man-child's. The rest are just science experiments!We already had that and it has set us back decades.We have the opportunity to get one of the best 1A coaches with on field development and win loss record available and there are gonna sh#$ the bed and send us back to Oakdale/Unaka level for good.The kids,Community and fans in general don't deserve this.We have a very faithful fan base but last year it got so bad they were deciding to just stay home.This is a very important hire!! Bench Warmer on Varsity. Kids (and parents) know it. Be humble. In high school, this means that the team is made up of students in grades 11 and 12. I would be interested in knowing what the coach had to say, and what direction your son has taken.Yours in baseball,Rick. Role: Coach. Yet another example of conflating leadership with title. During my games I feel as so I cant step and its really been hurting my game, during practice I do amazing but during games its a whole other story and I cant seem to get myself to fix that problem if you have any advice please help me out coach, Also Im a first year goalie freshman year and my coach says Im really good for a first year and I want to make a future out of this. I talk about that issue there. The Varsity Starter Play Set includes the Varsity kit, Scoop Slide, Rigid Swing Seat and Swing Hangers. They get the most gameplay and have the skills to lead the team to victory. His teams weren't disciplined. Also some goalies get so frustrated with not playing in games that they lose passion for the sport and thats perhaps the worst possible thing that can happen. While it is possible to play in both JV and varsity games, its tougher to practice in both teams. You move up to varsity by doing well in JV. She has a sister (HS-Junior) that is a pretty good athlete, good enough to make the Varsity Softball Team . By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. minimum distance between toilet and shower. Hopefully its just a sprain. The next Tom Brady or Brett Favre of the team gets their start in JV. Jun 11, 2011. But the Tigers struggled in the second half against Colonia's 2-3 zone, sinking just 11 of 34 shots . JV games are held either before the varsity or on their own night. pitcher has pitched more than 2 innings. Conversely, the girls were different. In high school, this means that the team is made up of students in grades 11 and 12. Good luck this year! Now, my son is on a select team, he hustles and works his butt off every practice and they're touting him as one of their stars for the HS team. If your son or daughter has pulled a hamstring, the coach will likely rest them until they heal. Im really sorry to hear that. Hope that helps. I went with the A team because I knew being around the top talent and top coaches will benefit me more in the long run. I would take the captain role. . In some cases, participation in junior varsity is a prerequisite to be eligible to play on the varsity level. They tell me that good coaches don't play favorites, that good coaches can communicate with their players, that they continuously provide their players with positive as well as constructive feedback, that they inspire . The game has given me so much and this blog is my way of giving back to the lax community. Theres a benefit of being able to routinely practice against bigger, faster and more talented Varsity players. A player needs to have the skill, the athleticism, the strength and the mental toughness to make the jump from an 8th grade team to varsity. Coach didn't play him for the next four games!? It is a personal decision. I think it was a great experience for her to lead her team even if it was at JV level. Thats a good observation Hawk19I sometimes wonder if this site should be renamed ". It's usually considered a chance for younger players to compete against each other and gain experience to be prepared to play at the varsity level. Is it mean? Youll have access to better coaches, better goalie mentors, better talent to play against. But even now, people still make the mistake of belittling jv, with many students, when given the choice between jv vs. varsity, will opt to wait until their senior year before trying out. Thats the question. VSF Catalog VSF Dance Catalog Varsity Band Wear Catalog Varsity All Star Design Book Footwear Catalog Varsity Stunt Fashion Catalog Junior Varsity Fashion Catalog . This means no starters on Varsity can play Jv on the same night. GovForce just sayin. Well, I can tell you my son's priorities are correctly set and he understands his situation with no explanation from me or the coach. My sons high school had seniors on JV and no one thought anything of it. High school and college sports in the United States are typically played at the varsity and junior varsity levels, so any student athlete wishing to compete will join one of the two. Hey coach, this article relates to me even though Im not in high school. He is a freshman who made varsity as a pitcher. HELP WANTED: Players / Teams / Coaches / Tourneys, When the Game tells you that you are no Longer Welcome. Ditch the Bad Reasons: Here are Better Excuses to Not Go to School, Is There School on Columbus Day? Bench Warmer on Varsity, Re:Starting on JV vs. What kind of coach does that? Not many get to do even that. But if you work hard and do well on the field, in the gym, and the classroom, youll get to play varsity. It doesn't work because it's really called jack of all trades master of none. Son is RHP/C/OF and 1 of 3 freshman to make his HS varsity team. Starting on JV vs. You'll get instant access to my all free lax goalie resources including 49 Lacrosse Goalie Terms You Need to Use. Varsity refers to the varsity team of a school, depending on the sport.This means that they represent their school in national and international sporting events of that level. By conducting this analysis, youll get a clearer answer on whats best for you. Theres a JV captain whos a JV player that has some extra responsibilities and regularly talks to coaches. Mix, match, layer and love with cheer warmups, practicewear and game day styles. JV regular as a sophomore. developer tools are not available in internet explorer mode. And the best part? That's what people have tried to get me to understand. Also, keep strength training and conditioning at the gym. But more often, freshmen are on the JV team to get their skills up to snuff. Freshmen in high school typically join a junior varsity team first where they have time to mature and develop their skills and in later years may move on to varsity. Will that make me look bad to recruiters? The varsity coach lets him know that he does not have to dress for varsity if he is not scheduled to pitch, but I have told my son that he needs to dress for the varsity games even when he isn't going to play and it doesn't conflict with the JV games. animals that live in ice caves. He had several strong starters ahead of himthey had him on the varsity roster, but I don't know if he got more than just a couple of innings on varsity. I'm sure Shad was a good coach at one time but as he got older other interest evolved. Now if you start, contribute and make all-league lists or whatever, sure, that's a legit feather in the cap. Coach should I be the starter on the B team or a bench players on the A team? 15 Year Old That Made the Team but Warms the Bench. On 1/19/2015 at 5:07 AM, DyronNix said: The only rule states that Junior Varsity contains substitutes from Varsity and of course other players not on Varsity. Or when the score is 9-2, as it was tonight. This year, senior year, she was asked to be the only captain, played at least 90% of every game. A lot of us also run . Not doing enough athletically or academically is a good way to lose your place on the team. Ask the kiddo - do not worry about the college part of it yet as a junior. Youre not going to get that in the varsity level, because your coachexpects you to be used to pressure by now. Neither my son nor the other Fr. HS ball just doesn't provide. not to good even as Captain you should be on Varsity. The more positions a player is able to play, their chances of locating a spot are greatly enhanced.A good approach would be for your son to talk with his current coach and ask him if it would be possible to start working at other positions, in an attempt to break into the line up.At that point, the coach can provide some insight into options they could try, or he can also let him know if they don't really have a plan for your son moving forward, or exactly what it is that keeps him out of the line up. I am 99.99% sure that Cross Country was a varsity sport. Because wrestling was my main sport in high school and I was actually just playing soccer to get in shape for the wrestling season. While some say you will gain invaluable experience even sitting on the varsity bench, I'm one to say there's not better experience than what you get while playing. You must continue to study, do well in class, and hit the gym. How is a young lacrosse goalie to decide? 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