Freshman Basketball - advice needed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One thing your son can do (in a polite way with good attitude, and NOT bringing any other players into this he discussion) is ask the coach for feedback- “what do I need to work on and improve to make the team next year?”. Some coaches will give extremely helpful feedback, others will just say something generic (if this is the case, still no harm done in asking).

Your DS also might grow between now and then (my own DS grew 5 inches freshman year).

He should also keep playing for his club team(s) and focus on any individual skill training he needs, along with general strength/conditioning. Many gyms offer supervised training programs for teens.

While odds would not be in his favor to make JV next year (being honest)- it could certainly still happen and he does have a chance still. Kids sometimes transfer schools, quit because they no longer enjoy the sport, have academic eligibility issues, cut for attitude issues and more. Also probably depends on the talent level of next year’s incoming freshman class. Honestly, sometimes there is a bit of luck involved if you are a “bubble” player.

We know a kid who did not make the freshman team last year and just got cut from JV. I feel so bad for this boy. He is so good, just too many good players.

I believe only the starters are guaranteed a JV spot. Even the kids who were on the freshmen team don’t always make JV so it would be that much more difficult for a kid who didn’t make the freshman team to make JV as a sophomore.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'd transfer to a lesser competitive school next year if he really wants to play.

This only works for private schools. Public schools don't allow it (high school league rules.) In Virginia, he'd have a 365 sports lockout if he switched high schools next year.

That only applies if he was on the team. Since he didn't make the team and he transfers schools and makes that team that wouldn't be an issue. He's not playing in the same season.

100% false at least in Virginia. If you switch HS after your 9th grade year, without a corresponding permanent change of address, there is a 365 day lockout on sports. It does not matter if you did not play sports at the first school. VHSL rules.

Ok. Well in this case, if the son is adamant about playing basketball, I would just apply to a private in the PVAC league(or a school with a bad team), so he can play in the future.