Collectively, A Thread To Celebrate Our Kids Athletic Accomplishments (1 Viewer)

[Gally]

So Gally Jr got some disappointing news even though it was probably expected eventually.

First practice of the fall and he is not listed in a hitting group. Asks the coach how come he's not in a group and the coach said your upside is as a pitcher and that's where he will help the team the most. Disappointing that he didn't even get a chance to show the work he put in over the summer at hitting. He knew this day would come as pitching is where he has the most potential but it still sucks when he feels he never really got a shot to prove he could hit.

I told him it bodes well for his pitching opportunity as the coach doesn't want to risk injury (getting hit in the hand while hitting) because he has plans to use him on the mound. Hopefully this is a sign that the coach feels he will be one of the starters on the mound or have a key role this year.

The "convert to PO" discussion always frustrates me. What if hitting is the reason that the kid comes to the ballpark? What if the kid ends up being a top 10 hitter on the team? Why wouldn't a coach give him that chance? Injury risk is everywhere for every player.

How good of a hitter do you need to be in order to avoid that conversation? Expecting a kid to be a top 3 hitter in order to continue hitting just because he knows how to pitch seems like lazy coaching/logistics to me.

I think this is mainly level dependent. The higher up you go the lesser chance pitchers are going to do anything other than pitch. Gally Jr is at a D2 school that has used 2 way guys in the past. Last year as a freshman the coach told him that he gives guys a shot in the fall to prove one way or the other. Gally Jr ended up hitting .500 with one HR and never struck out (20 AB's). He redshirted but the coach said he did enough to be a two way guy. His only real knock from the coach was he didn't like his speed (he is an infielder) and was further away from playing time as an infielder than he was as a hitter. He liked his hitting more than his technique in fielding.

The end of season meeting with the coach he was told he had a lot of work to do on the infield and that his pitching is where he would likely excel. So it wasn't altogether out of left field. Jr's argument is that if that was the plan tell him before the summer. He worked his butt off all summer to improve in the areas said he needed to improve and now he isn't even getting a shot to show him how he improved. The coach's response was I can tell you worked hard over the summer but your future is as a pitcher...not an infielder. The coach is right, but it's a hard pill for a 19 yr old to swallow. ........especially when he didn't even get the fall to show what he can do.

I am hoping this means the coach has big plans for Jr as a pitcher otherwise why not let him continue like he did last year as a freshman.

No DH at this level I assume

There is a DH but the risk is getting hit on the hand or getting injured running the bases when you aren't Ohtani hitting the ball.

 

[Instinctive]

So Gally Jr got some disappointing news even though it was probably expected eventually.

First practice of the fall and he is not listed in a hitting group. Asks the coach how come he's not in a group and the coach said your upside is as a pitcher and that's where he will help the team the most. Disappointing that he didn't even get a chance to show the work he put in over the summer at hitting. He knew this day would come as pitching is where he has the most potential but it still sucks when he feels he never really got a shot to prove he could hit.

I told him it bodes well for his pitching opportunity as the coach doesn't want to risk injury (getting hit in the hand while hitting) because he has plans to use him on the mound. Hopefully this is a sign that the coach feels he will be one of the starters on the mound or have a key role this year.

The "convert to PO" discussion always frustrates me. What if hitting is the reason that the kid comes to the ballpark? What if the kid ends up being a top 10 hitter on the team? Why wouldn't a coach give him that chance? Injury risk is everywhere for every player.

How good of a hitter do you need to be in order to avoid that conversation? Expecting a kid to be a top 3 hitter in order to continue hitting just because he knows how to pitch seems like lazy coaching/logistics to me.

I think this is mainly level dependent. The higher up you go the lesser chance pitchers are going to do anything other than pitch. Gally Jr is at a D2 school that has used 2 way guys in the past. Last year as a freshman the coach told him that he gives guys a shot in the fall to prove one way or the other. Gally Jr ended up hitting .500 with one HR and never struck out (20 AB's). He redshirted but the coach said he did enough to be a two way guy. His only real knock from the coach was he didn't like his speed (he is an infielder) and was further away from playing time as an infielder than he was as a hitter. He liked his hitting more than his technique in fielding.

The end of season meeting with the coach he was told he had a lot of work to do on the infield and that his pitching is where he would likely excel. So it wasn't altogether out of left field. Jr's argument is that if that was the plan tell him before the summer. He worked his butt off all summer to improve in the areas said he needed to improve and now he isn't even getting a shot to show him how he improved. The coach's response was I can tell you worked hard over the summer but your future is as a pitcher...not an infielder. The coach is right, but it's a hard pill for a 19 yr old to swallow. ........especially when he didn't even get the fall to show what he can do.

I am hoping this means the coach has big plans for Jr as a pitcher otherwise why not let him continue like he did last year as a freshman.

No DH at this level I assume

There is a DH but the risk is getting hit on the hand or getting injured running the bases when you aren't Ohtani hitting the ball.

That's so silly IMO. No way of knowing if anyone ever will be if we don't let guys who never strike out and get on base a lot actually hit. Shortsighted coaching IMO.

 

[Gally]

So Gally Jr got some disappointing news even though it was probably expected eventually.

First practice of the fall and he is not listed in a hitting group. Asks the coach how come he's not in a group and the coach said your upside is as a pitcher and that's where he will help the team the most. Disappointing that he didn't even get a chance to show the work he put in over the summer at hitting. He knew this day would come as pitching is where he has the most potential but it still sucks when he feels he never really got a shot to prove he could hit.

I told him it bodes well for his pitching opportunity as the coach doesn't want to risk injury (getting hit in the hand while hitting) because he has plans to use him on the mound. Hopefully this is a sign that the coach feels he will be one of the starters on the mound or have a key role this year.

The "convert to PO" discussion always frustrates me. What if hitting is the reason that the kid comes to the ballpark? What if the kid ends up being a top 10 hitter on the team? Why wouldn't a coach give him that chance? Injury risk is everywhere for every player.

How good of a hitter do you need to be in order to avoid that conversation? Expecting a kid to be a top 3 hitter in order to continue hitting just because he knows how to pitch seems like lazy coaching/logistics to me.

I think this is mainly level dependent. The higher up you go the lesser chance pitchers are going to do anything other than pitch. Gally Jr is at a D2 school that has used 2 way guys in the past. Last year as a freshman the coach told him that he gives guys a shot in the fall to prove one way or the other. Gally Jr ended up hitting .500 with one HR and never struck out (20 AB's). He redshirted but the coach said he did enough to be a two way guy. His only real knock from the coach was he didn't like his speed (he is an infielder) and was further away from playing time as an infielder than he was as a hitter. He liked his hitting more than his technique in fielding.

The end of season meeting with the coach he was told he had a lot of work to do on the infield and that his pitching is where he would likely excel. So it wasn't altogether out of left field. Jr's argument is that if that was the plan tell him before the summer. He worked his butt off all summer to improve in the areas said he needed to improve and now he isn't even getting a shot to show him how he improved. The coach's response was I can tell you worked hard over the summer but your future is as a pitcher...not an infielder. The coach is right, but it's a hard pill for a 19 yr old to swallow. ........especially when he didn't even get the fall to show what he can do.

I am hoping this means the coach has big plans for Jr as a pitcher otherwise why not let him continue like he did last year as a freshman.

No DH at this level I assume

There is a DH but the risk is getting hit on the hand or getting injured running the bases when you aren't Ohtani hitting the ball.

That's so silly IMO. No way of knowing if anyone ever will be if we don't let guys who never strike our and get on base a lot actually hit. Shortsighted coaching IMO.

Agreed. The coach is an old school guy and it has rubbed some of the players the wrong way. I don't see why he doesn't give Gally Jr the fall to show how/if he improved unless he has big plans for him on the mound. The did bring in quite a few infielders so that may have something to do with it also.

 

[El Floppo]

She made Varsity!

Waiting to hear about what role.

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite, college recruit level kids. While it would be cool and a great experience to play against them, it would also be fun for her to win sometimes lol.

 

[belljr]

She made Varsity!

Waiting to hear about what role.

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite, college recruit level kids. While it would be cool and a great experience to play against them, it would also be fun for her to win sometimes lol.

Awesome, so happy for you guys

 

[Kuz]

She made Varsity!

Waiting to hear about what role.

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite, college recruit level kids. While it would be cool and a great experience to play against them, it would also be fun for her to win sometimes lol.

Figured she would make it but congrats.. Making a High School team as a 9th grader is very impressive.. Good luck this season

 

[Chadstroma]

She made Varsity!

Waiting to hear about what role.

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite, college recruit level kids. While it would be cool and a great experience to play against them, it would also be fun for her to win sometimes lol.

I didn't have a doubt in my mind. Congrats to her! Looking forward to the updates on her season!

 

[The Z Machine]

She made Varsity!

Waiting to hear about what role.

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite, college recruit level kids. While it would be cool and a great experience to play against them, it would also be fun for her to win sometimes lol.

Great to hear. She will get some really good experience from this, I'm sure.

 

[Chadstroma]

She made Varsity!

Waiting to hear about what role.

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite, college recruit level kids. While it would be cool and a great experience to play against them, it would also be fun for her to win sometimes lol.

Great to hear. She will get some really good experience from this, I'm sure.

How is overseas soccer going for lil z?

 

[The Z Machine]

She made Varsity!

Waiting to hear about what role.

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite, college recruit level kids. While it would be cool and a great experience to play against them, it would also be fun for her to win sometimes lol.

Great to hear. She will get some really good experience from this, I'm sure.

How is overseas soccer going for lil z?

See the other thread about youth soccer.

 

[Chadstroma]

She made Varsity!

Waiting to hear about what role.

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite, college recruit level kids. While it would be cool and a great experience to play against them, it would also be fun for her to win sometimes lol.

Great to hear. She will get some really good experience from this, I'm sure.

How is overseas soccer going for lil z?

See the other thread about youth soccer.

Makes sense

 

[Gally]

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite,

I had always thought that the singles players played a round robin meaning you played against both the #1 and #2 players. Is it strictly 1 v 1, 2 v 2, and then doubles? Only three matches?

That makes coaching really strategic on how you label your players. If you are playing against a total stud that you know would beat your #1 then make your #1 your #2 for the day to get a split for sure from singles. Seems like the chance for a lot manipulation if that is the format.

 

[El Floppo]

Im kinda hoping shes not top Singles player (s1). The S1s at other schools tend to be elite,

I had always thought that the singles players played a round robin meaning you played against both the #1 and #2 players. Is it strictly 1 v 1, 2 v 2, and then doubles? Only three matches?

That makes coaching really strategic on how you label your players. If you are playing against a total stud that you know would beat your #1 then make your #1 your #2 for the day to get a split for sure from singles. Seems like the chance for a lot manipulation if that is the format.

Singles 1 plays 1, 2 plays 2, 3 plays 3. Doubles 1 plays Doubles 1, 2 plays 2.

I think its illegal to game it the way you're saying...but not sure.

Eta... Because each team needs to win 3 matches to win the head to head.

 

[Gally]

I think its illegal to game it the way you're saying...but not sure.

I am not sure how they could monitor/enforce it. Seems like the best way for the team is to bump everyone down so that your #3 is listed as #1 and #2 is #1 and #3 is #2. Theoretically that gets you two wins every time.

Hopefully coaches don't do that because that would hurt the players as they will not be playing against similar competition.

How many sets is a match?

 

[belljr]

I think its illegal to game it the way you're saying...but not sure.

I am not sure how they could monitor/enforce it. Seems like the best way for the team is to bump everyone down so that your #3 is listed as #1 and #2 is #1 and #3 is #2. Theoretically that gets you two wins every time.

Hopefully coaches don't do that because that would hurt the players as they will not be playing against similar competition.

How many sets is a match?

I understand what you are saying but I'm almost positive that some 2s are just as good as the 1s etc....so you really aren't gaming the system, plus it is unfair to the kids for individual accolades also

My buddies kid was the best player on his team as a sophomore. Just barely.

So he played as the number 2 and the almost equivalent senior was the #1

I'm sure this varies greatly by school and area but your #3 isn't the Colorado Rockies and the #1 is the Brewers

 

[Gally]

I understand what you are saying but I'm almost positive that some 2s are just as good as the 1s etc....so you really aren't gaming the system, plus it is unfair to the kids for individual accolades also

I have no doubt that is the case most of the time. I am primarily looking at it when you know the other team's #1 is elite and gonna win no matter what. Again, I am just thinking from a game theory perspective.

 

[Nigel]

No tennis coach would do that. Merit system.

 

[El Floppo]

No tennis coach would do that. Merit system.

Ive asked the rival HS coach who coaches floppinha privately and is the head of the league for tennis.

"Top player MUST play 1S. Second best player MUST play 2S. 1D team MUST be stronger than 2D team.
This means third best player can play either 3S or likely 1D."
How is that enforced? Whats to keep teams from gaming it?
"Hopefully integrity. Ha ha.
It’s been discussed.
Coaches can file complaints, to me!"

 

[El Floppo]

And btw...she was named 1S today.

 

[Chadstroma]

No tennis coach would do that. Merit system.

Ive asked the rival HS coach who coaches floppinha privately and is the head of the league for tennis.

"Top player MUST play 1S. Second best player MUST play 2S. 1D team MUST be stronger than 2D team.
This means third best player can play either 3S or likely 1D."
How is that enforced? Whats to keep teams from gaming it?
"Hopefully integrity. Ha ha.
It’s been discussed.
Coaches can file complaints, to me!"

Just so we are crystal clear. I have no idea what any of that means.

 

[El Floppo]

No tennis coach would do that. Merit system.

Ive asked the rival HS coach who coaches floppinha privately and is the head of the league for tennis.

"Top player MUST play 1S. Second best player MUST play 2S. 1D team MUST be stronger than 2D team.
This means third best player can play either 3S or likely 1D."
How is that enforced? Whats to keep teams from gaming it?
"Hopefully integrity. Ha ha.
It’s been discussed.
Coaches can file complaints, to me!"

Just so we are crystal clear. I have no idea what any of that means.

1S = #1 singles player
1D = #1 doubles pair

Each matchup is 3 singles and 2 doubles pairs head to head. 1S from floppinha school vs 1S of redwes loser school.

 

[Gally]

"Top player MUST play 1S. Second best player MUST play 2S. 1D team MUST be stronger than 2D team.
This means third best player can play either 3S or likely 1D."
How is that enforced? Whats to keep teams from gaming it?
"Hopefully integrity. Ha ha.
It’s been discussed.
Coaches can file complaints, to me!"

I guess if you are truly trying to game the system there will be undeniable talent differences between the S1/S2/S3 which would be the reasoning for gaming the system. If all those players are close enough that moving them up or down isn't obvious then moving them up or down really wouldn't be gaming the system as S1 is just as likely to lose to S2 because they are close enough to not raise a red flag.

Having not ever been involved in HS tennis or how it is set up I thought it was interesting to think about game theory when you are talking about H2H matchups leading to a team score and if strategic coaching would come into play. Sounds like strategic coaching to win the overall match is somewhat frowned upon.

 

[Gally]

Each matchup is 3 singles and 2 doubles pairs head to head. 1S from floppinha school vs 1S of redwes loser school.

How long are the matches? 1 set, 2 sets? Reason I am asking is if they are two sets I wonder if it would be more interesting having the players rotate after each set to a different opponent. So S1 vs S1 for set 1. Then S1 v S2 for set 2.....and if they play 3 sets the S1 v S3 for the 3rd set

 

[belljr]

And btw...she was named 1S today.

Nice suck on that. Felicia.

I don't know if there's even a girl named Felicia on the team, but it sounds like she would be a bully so I'm happy LOL

 

[El Floppo]

Each matchup is 3 singles and 2 doubles pairs head to head. 1S from floppinha school vs 1S of redwes loser school.

How long are the matches? 1 set, 2 sets? Reason I am asking is if they are two sets I wonder if it would be more interesting having the players rotate after each set to a different opponent. So S1 vs S1 for set 1. Then S1 v S2 for set 2.....and if they play 3 sets the S1 v S3 for the 3rd set

Its 2 sets with a 10 point tiebreak if they're tied at 1 set each.

I get the sense from very limited exposure (I've only seen 1 HS match), that each team has only 1-3 kids of the 10-12 total members who actually play consistently all year- lessons, clinics, tourneys. Those tend to be a head above everybody else. It seems like my daughter is the only one this year at her school.

But even for those kids, there's potential for a HUGE range of abilites. The USTA has a ratings system for kids who play competitive matches based on anticipated won games vs their opponents level vs actual won games. I dont understand it, tbh...but my daughter is a UTR 4.0. some people think she plays better than that, but its about games won vs anticipated games won dependent on your opponent.

The girl shes likely playing today- only a year older- is a UTR 8-9 who plays tournaments 2 levels higher than her (L4 vs L6). On paper, amd tbh in reality, my daughter is going to get destroyed. You dont get to those kinds of ratings without being elite. So itll be fun to see how it goes and if she can win some points and hopefully a game or two. Ftr, im pretty sure UTR 9+ is D2 to D1 level recruit.

 

[Kanil]

Each matchup is 3 singles and 2 doubles pairs head to head. 1S from floppinha school vs 1S of redwes loser school.

How long are the matches? 1 set, 2 sets? Reason I am asking is if they are two sets I wonder if it would be more interesting having the players rotate after each set to a different opponent. So S1 vs S1 for set 1. Then S1 v S2 for set 2.....and if they play 3 sets the S1 v S3 for the 3rd set

Its 2 sets with a 10 point tiebreak if they're tied at 1 set each.

I get the sense from very limited exposure (I've only seen 1 HS match), that each team has only 1-3 kids of the 10-12 total members who actually play consistently all year- lessons, clinics, tourneys. Those tend to be a head above everybody else. It seems like my daughter is the only one this year at her school.

But even for those kids, there's potential for a HUGE range of abilites. The USTA has a ratings system for kids who play competitive matches based on anticipated won games vs their opponents level vs actual won games. I dont understand it, tbh...but my daughter is a UTR 4.0. some people think she plays better than that, but its about games won vs anticipated games won dependent on your opponent.

The girl shes likely playing today- only a year older- is a UTR 8-9 who plays tournaments 2 levels higher than her (L4 vs L6). On paper, amd tbh in reality, my daughter is going to get destroyed. You dont get to those kinds of ratings without being elite. So itll be fun to see how it goes and if she can win some points and hopefully a game or two. Ftr, im pretty sure UTR 9+ is D2 to D1 level recruit.

Dibs on the first set of FBG US Open tickets you give out when she makes it.

 

[El Floppo]

Each matchup is 3 singles and 2 doubles pairs head to head. 1S from floppinha school vs 1S of redwes loser school.

How long are the matches? 1 set, 2 sets? Reason I am asking is if they are two sets I wonder if it would be more interesting having the players rotate after each set to a different opponent. So S1 vs S1 for set 1. Then S1 v S2 for set 2.....and if they play 3 sets the S1 v S3 for the 3rd set

Its 2 sets with a 10 point tiebreak if they're tied at 1 set each.

I get the sense from very limited exposure (I've only seen 1 HS match), that each team has only 1-3 kids of the 10-12 total members who actually play consistently all year- lessons, clinics, tourneys. Those tend to be a head above everybody else. It seems like my daughter is the only one this year at her school.

But even for those kids, there's potential for a HUGE range of abilites. The USTA has a ratings system for kids who play competitive matches based on anticipated won games vs their opponents level vs actual won games. I dont understand it, tbh...but my daughter is a UTR 4.0. some people think she plays better than that, but its about games won vs anticipated games won dependent on your opponent.

The girl shes likely playing today- only a year older- is a UTR 8-9 who plays tournaments 2 levels higher than her (L4 vs L6). On paper, amd tbh in reality, my daughter is going to get destroyed. You dont get to those kinds of ratings without being elite. So itll be fun to see how it goes and if she can win some points and hopefully a game or two. Ftr, im pretty sure UTR 9+ is D2 to D1 level recruit.

Dibs on the first set of FBG US Open tickets you give out when she makes it.

she played a tourney there a year or so ago- got to play on Grandstand Court (lost). just me and the other kid's dad sitting in the giant stadium... very, very cool- and plenty of seats available! I kept booing the other girl and then ducking down pretending it wasn't me.

 

[El Floppo]

And btw...she was named 1S today.

Nice suck on that. Felicia.

I don't know if there's even a girl named Felicia on the team, but it sounds like she would be a bully so I'm happy LOL

lol
the tennis girls at her school seem to be the worst of the kids- cliquish, judgey, entitled and rich, without the dedication or passion to develop whatever little skills they have from playing with daddy at their hamptons house. I'm pretty sure they're ALL named Felicia.

 

[Gally]

I'm pretty sure they're ALL named Felicia.

Probably all pre-Karen's as well

 

[Redwes25]

And btw...she was named 1S today.

Congrats!

 

[El Floppo]

Sounds like it was the bagel bloodbath I expected- like playing against a college kid as a fairly green 14yo. Hope she takes some positives from it- she should!

 

[belljr]

Each matchup is 3 singles and 2 doubles pairs head to head. 1S from floppinha school vs 1S of redwes loser school.

How long are the matches? 1 set, 2 sets? Reason I am asking is if they are two sets I wonder if it would be more interesting having the players rotate after each set to a different opponent. So S1 vs S1 for set 1. Then S1 v S2 for set 2.....and if they play 3 sets the S1 v S3 for the 3rd set

Its 2 sets with a 10 point tiebreak if they're tied at 1 set each.

I get the sense from very limited exposure (I've only seen 1 HS match), that each team has only 1-3 kids of the 10-12 total members who actually play consistently all year- lessons, clinics, tourneys. Those tend to be a head above everybody else. It seems like my daughter is the only one this year at her school.

But even for those kids, there's potential for a HUGE range of abilites. The USTA has a ratings system for kids who play competitive matches based on anticipated won games vs their opponents level vs actual won games. I dont understand it, tbh...but my daughter is a UTR 4.0. some people think she plays better than that, but its about games won vs anticipated games won dependent on your opponent.

The girl shes likely playing today- only a year older- is a UTR 8-9 who plays tournaments 2 levels higher than her (L4 vs L6). On paper, amd tbh in reality, my daughter is going to get destroyed. You dont get to those kinds of ratings without being elite. So itll be fun to see how it goes and if she can win some points and hopefully a game or two. Ftr, im pretty sure UTR 9+ is D2 to D1 level recruit.

My buddies son is a freshman in college d3..

He was an 8 singles and 9 doubles

 

[El Floppo]

Each matchup is 3 singles and 2 doubles pairs head to head. 1S from floppinha school vs 1S of redwes loser school.

How long are the matches? 1 set, 2 sets? Reason I am asking is if they are two sets I wonder if it would be more interesting having the players rotate after each set to a different opponent. So S1 vs S1 for set 1. Then S1 v S2 for set 2.....and if they play 3 sets the S1 v S3 for the 3rd set

Its 2 sets with a 10 point tiebreak if they're tied at 1 set each.

I get the sense from very limited exposure (I've only seen 1 HS match), that each team has only 1-3 kids of the 10-12 total members who actually play consistently all year- lessons, clinics, tourneys. Those tend to be a head above everybody else. It seems like my daughter is the only one this year at her school.

But even for those kids, there's potential for a HUGE range of abilites. The USTA has a ratings system for kids who play competitive matches based on anticipated won games vs their opponents level vs actual won games. I dont understand it, tbh...but my daughter is a UTR 4.0. some people think she plays better than that, but its about games won vs anticipated games won dependent on your opponent.

The girl shes likely playing today- only a year older- is a UTR 8-9 who plays tournaments 2 levels higher than her (L4 vs L6). On paper, amd tbh in reality, my daughter is going to get destroyed. You dont get to those kinds of ratings without being elite. So itll be fun to see how it goes and if she can win some points and hopefully a game or two. Ftr, im pretty sure UTR 9+ is D2 to D1 level recruit.

My buddies son is a freshman in college d3..

He was an 8 singles and 9 doubles

Good info. Maybe for women?

Her private coach who coaches at a rival school had a senior last year who was 8-9 that todays opponent beat easily last year. That girl went D2.

 

[belljr]

Each matchup is 3 singles and 2 doubles pairs head to head. 1S from floppinha school vs 1S of redwes loser school.

How long are the matches? 1 set, 2 sets? Reason I am asking is if they are two sets I wonder if it would be more interesting having the players rotate after each set to a different opponent. So S1 vs S1 for set 1. Then S1 v S2 for set 2.....and if they play 3 sets the S1 v S3 for the 3rd set

Its 2 sets with a 10 point tiebreak if they're tied at 1 set each.

I get the sense from very limited exposure (I've only seen 1 HS match), that each team has only 1-3 kids of the 10-12 total members who actually play consistently all year- lessons, clinics, tourneys. Those tend to be a head above everybody else. It seems like my daughter is the only one this year at her school.

But even for those kids, there's potential for a HUGE range of abilites. The USTA has a ratings system for kids who play competitive matches based on anticipated won games vs their opponents level vs actual won games. I dont understand it, tbh...but my daughter is a UTR 4.0. some people think she plays better than that, but its about games won vs anticipated games won dependent on your opponent.

The girl shes likely playing today- only a year older- is a UTR 8-9 who plays tournaments 2 levels higher than her (L4 vs L6). On paper, amd tbh in reality, my daughter is going to get destroyed. You dont get to those kinds of ratings without being elite. So itll be fun to see how it goes and if she can win some points and hopefully a game or two. Ftr, im pretty sure UTR 9+ is D2 to D1 level recruit.

My buddies son is a freshman in college d3..

He was an 8 singles and 9 doubles

Good info. Maybe for women?

Her private coach who coaches at a rival school had a senior last year who was 8-9 that todays opponent beat easily last year. That girl went D2.

Idk.... Not sure what his final ratings were but that was when he got recruited.

My point was more I think you are close with the numbers

 

[Redwes25]

My son made the varisity soccer team as a Sophmore at a school that has a very good athletics program. My guess is he is going to ride the pine on their first game today as by his own admission he is the 5th best midfielder. He hopes that he will be the 1st midfielder off the bench as they are having the 4th best one start at wingback (quasi defense, midfield, offense position for none-soccer folks). My son is just not fast enough to fill in at wingback or CB (probably most likely next position) and really is a true central midfielder (has played 6, 8 or 10 since he aged up to 11 v. 11).

So first game of the season he didn’t see the field in a close 1-0 victory. Second game was this afternoon and team started out awful with a ton of bad touches and just booting the ball around. My son came in after about 15 minutes as part of three man sub with another sophomore and a freshman and team settled down and played much better. End in a tough overtime loss but my son ended up playing a bit more than half the game mostly as part of a double pivot cdm.

He played well though the league is very physical as HS soccer can be and at times got pushed around a bit. Honestly he needs to get bigger(which will happen) but he did what he does best which is passing, first touch/control and positioning. Very proud even if he is upset with result.

 

[Chadstroma]

An interesting development for my daughter's freshman year of volleyball. Friday she was demoted from the A team to the B team heading into a tournament today. They told her 'they wanted to try it' (which I have my thoughts on that being maybe not the best communication you can give a young athlete but it is what it is).

I have been able to see some of her play on the A team and missed some as well. From what I saw, she was solid, making most of the plays she should with an occasional misstep. Definitely on the same level as the rest of the team.

She had a game Wed that I missed due to my younger son having a scrimmage and being a coach, I didn't have a choice. I asked how it went and she cried a bit and said she made a mistake and they pulled her right away. I didn't get much more information because dealing with a teenage daughter is like being on the bomb squad, it is a delicate situation that can explode and kill everyone. So I am not sure what the mistake was.

Before she made the A team, I had told her either way is a plus. If you make A then you are on the higher level and can work hard. If you are on the lower level you will have more playing time and can work hard. When she made the A team, they moved her to DS from outside and she was very much a role player with limited playing time. Today, she was heavy in rotation. She played a little DS but mostly was outside. They won all three of their games only losing one set. She seemed to really enjoy herself today... a lot looser than when I saw her play with A. Her friend that she pairs with on beach volleyball in the summer is also on the B team.

As a footnote: when they scrimmaged the A team with her on B Friday, it was the first time this whole season that the B team beat the A team. I thought that was interesting information.

She shall see how this goes from here.

 

[El Floppo]

Another match, another destruction. 1-8 (not sure why it was 1 8 game set this time.)

My wife was there and didnt think the other girl was all that- good, but nowhere close to the level of the 1st opponent on Friday. Somebody she could go toe to toe with in the tourneys she plays. Sounds like floppinha was hitting a lot into the net and serving and moving badly.

Ill see what floppinha has to say.

My guess- "i played well but the other girl was much better" which removes any goal driven self reflection from it.