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    5 years playing "premier" soccer, my kid is now a HS freshman most likely (in our town make V, lol) She still will play "premier" (winter and spring). does it matter in HS if she plays JV or V as a freshman? or does HS soccer matter? Seems to be "punt-N-pray" soccer.

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    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
    5 years playing "premier" soccer, my kid is now a HS freshman most likely (in our town make V, lol) She still will play "premier" (winter and spring). does it matter in HS if she plays JV or V as a freshman? or does HS soccer matter? Seems to be "punt-N-pray" soccer.
    she's better off skipping high school soccer and picking up an after school activity that pays, like bagging groceries, so she can save money for college

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      #3
      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
      5 years playing "premier" soccer, my kid is now a HS freshman most likely (in our town make V, lol) She still will play "premier" (winter and spring). does it matter in HS if she plays JV or V as a freshman? or does HS soccer matter? Seems to be "punt-N-pray" soccer.
      Y no impact. Hs soccer is terrible soccer. Forget anything you learned about how to play and get ready to pound the ball and everything that moves. Just have fun then go back to real soccer.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        5 years playing "premier" soccer, my kid is now a HS freshman most likely (in our town make V, lol) She still will play "premier" (winter and spring). does it matter in HS if she plays JV or V as a freshman? or does HS soccer matter? Seems to be "punt-N-pray" soccer.
        What do you mean she’s now a HS Freshman most likely? I don’t get what you’re saying.

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          #5
          JV or V

          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          What do you mean she’s now a HS Freshman most likely? I don’t get what you’re saying.


          ......never said "she". LOL

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            #6
            JV or V

            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            ......never said "she". LOL
            ...sorry, I did say she. lol , well that doesn't matter anyway.

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              #7
              JV or V

              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
              What do you mean she’s now a HS Freshman most likely? I don’t get what you’re saying.

              ...she is a freshman.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                ...sorry, I did say she. lol , well that doesn't matter anyway.
                Are you on drugs?

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                  #9
                  Depends on how big your school is and how strong the program is. Bigger/stronger = less likely to make V, even more so if she isn't a standout player (sounds like she isn't). Good programs will only get 1-2 usually. Many are better off in JV anyway. They'll be more comfortable socially with more kids their own age and are much more likely to get good playing time. That builds confidence. If they're standouts in JV they will probably get pulled up during the season to bench warm for a injured player.

                  Plenty of so called "premier" parents assume their kid will automatically get on a V roster. They're the ones most shocked when freshman year rolls around. Even some players who play higher level club might not make the cut. With so many leagues a patch on the sleeve does not guarantee a top quality player

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                    #10
                    Unless she's a standout, she's much much better on JV. A lot of kids that get pulled up too early to V end up sitting around and watching other kids play, and it doesn't do anyone any good.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      Unless she's a standout, she's much much better on JV. A lot of kids that get pulled up too early to V end up sitting around and watching other kids play, and it doesn't do anyone any good.
                      Agreed. There's no shame in not making V as a freshman. Plenty don't and still go on to have successful HS careers. It can bruise the ego a bit though, especially parent's

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                        #12
                        JV or V

                        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                        Agreed. There's no shame in not making V as a freshman. Plenty don't and still go on to have successful HS careers. It can bruise the ego a bit though, especially parent's
                        can you play both? how does this all work?

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          can you play both? how does this all work?
                          It really depends on the school, size (LL, S?) Also depends on team needs by position. There’s a lot of factors. My advice would be not to worry about it at all. You seem like you’re getting anxious about it for no reason. Let it play out and enjoy the ride whether she’s playing V, JV or both.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            can you play both? how does this all work?
                            You can, but almost never on the same day because games are usually at the same time. If a freshman is a V starter the coach will keep them for V. But a top JV player won't be a V starter - they'll be bench warmer because they weren't good enough to flat out make V. Coaches move them up so they can start getting ready for V, more challenging practices etc but the assumption is it will be awhile before they become contributors.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                              can you play both? how does this all work?
                              Some schools/Coaches will roster a player on JV and then reward them when the varsity team plays a perceived weaker team. Think strong FCIAC schools playing inner city schools. Typically jump to a 3 goal lead and then unload the bench.

                              This thread comes up every year and is typically driven by frenzied parents of club players that are petrified that their kid will be on the JV or Frosh squad.

                              Bottom line is that the vast majority of 9th graders would struggle mightily in a varsity match. The physicality that 17 and 18 year old players bring is often way too much for 14 incoming 9th graders that are still in braces. Use the year to improve, gain confidence and encourage your daughter to do everything she can to be the very best player on the JV team. The rest will take of itself. Egos aside, no on improves by sitting on the end of the bench for the fall.

                              In our town, there have been a few players in recent years that have gone on to play at Division 1 schools. Ironically, all of them played on the JV squad as 9th graders. The coach had the philosophy that 95 pound 9th graders don't gain confidence by being run over by kids who outweigh them by 50 pounds

                              Don't sweat freshman year especially if you are at a bigger high school.

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