Anonymous
03/08/2019 16:03
Subject: Expectations on Varsity Soccer
How about Churchill HS? Do they accept only ECNL/CCL players for varsity?
Anonymous
03/07/2019 12:04
Subject: Expectations on Varsity Soccer
It also depends on the school. For example Oakton takes a good 30 players for varsity. Many of those “varsity players” won’t see the field.
Anonymous
03/07/2019 07:44
Subject: Re:Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mainly asking if freshman/sophomores typically earn varsity spots (based on merit of course) or whether one is supposed to expect some sort of "pay your dues" mentality such that you may be good enough as a freshman/sophomore but junior/senior players who may be just slightly less capable still get the nod?
Varsity is usually reserved for Juniors and Seniors because if they don't make the team they are getting cut and wont be placed on JV.
JV is for Freshman and sophomores and if they play good or there are injuries might get called up to Varsity as the season goes on.
Uh, no.
Best players go on Varsity.
The remaining freshman, sophomores, and willing juniors go on JV (assuming there are enough spaces).
Non-willing Juniors and Seniors who dont make varsity get cut.
The goal is to put the most competitive team on the field you can.
Big advantage to girls who play club at a higher level (ECNL, CCL, etc.) ---- not a knock against other leagues, good players there as well, but not AS many.
That depends on the high school. Our high school does not have its best players on varsity - and if you’ve made the team as a junior you will 100% make it as senior, no matter if you deserve it or not. It is why playing high school means very little at some schools.
You must be from out of town.
I can't see that happening in the DMV.
If it did, the high school AD would be gone before the coach (who would be following a close second).
Anonymous
03/07/2019 05:39
Subject: Re:Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mainly asking if freshman/sophomores typically earn varsity spots (based on merit of course) or whether one is supposed to expect some sort of "pay your dues" mentality such that you may be good enough as a freshman/sophomore but junior/senior players who may be just slightly less capable still get the nod?
Varsity is usually reserved for Juniors and Seniors because if they don't make the team they are getting cut and wont be placed on JV.
JV is for Freshman and sophomores and if they play good or there are injuries might get called up to Varsity as the season goes on.
Uh, no.
Best players go on Varsity.
The remaining freshman, sophomores, and willing juniors go on JV (assuming there are enough spaces).
Non-willing Juniors and Seniors who dont make varsity get cut.
The goal is to put the most competitive team on the field you can.
Big advantage to girls who play club at a higher level (ECNL, CCL, etc.) ---- not a knock against other leagues, good players there as well, but not AS many.
That depends on the high school. Our high school does not have its best players on varsity - and if you’ve made the team as a junior you will 100% make it as senior, no matter if you deserve it or not. It is why playing high school means very little at some schools.
Anonymous
03/06/2019 13:14
Subject: Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Returning varsity players almost always make the team again. So if there were 10 seniors last year, there will be about 10 spots open that go to the best players from JV or Freshmen. Also positions needed can impact who makes it.
Anonymous
03/05/2019 20:24
Subject: Re:Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mainly asking if freshman/sophomores typically earn varsity spots (based on merit of course) or whether one is supposed to expect some sort of "pay your dues" mentality such that you may be good enough as a freshman/sophomore but junior/senior players who may be just slightly less capable still get the nod?
Varsity is usually reserved for Juniors and Seniors because if they don't make the team they are getting cut and wont be placed on JV.
JV is for Freshman and sophomores and if they play good or there are injuries might get called up to Varsity as the season goes on.
Uh, no.
Best players go on Varsity.
The remaining freshman, sophomores, and willing juniors go on JV (assuming there are enough spaces).
Non-willing Juniors and Seniors who dont make varsity get cut.
The goal is to put the most competitive team on the field you can.
Big advantage to girls who play club at a higher level (ECNL, CCL, etc.) ---- not a knock against other leagues, good players there as well, but not AS many.
Agree. My sibling and I played Varsity as Freshmen. It was not common, but they did take the most talented. 2 other players from my Club team also made it, but we were all on the top team-National champs.
That said, my HS was nowhere near as large as many in this area. Not even close. It might not have happened at a very large school with such a large player pool.
Anonymous
03/05/2019 20:11
Subject: Re:Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mainly asking if freshman/sophomores typically earn varsity spots (based on merit of course) or whether one is supposed to expect some sort of "pay your dues" mentality such that you may be good enough as a freshman/sophomore but junior/senior players who may be just slightly less capable still get the nod?
Varsity is usually reserved for Juniors and Seniors because if they don't make the team they are getting cut and wont be placed on JV.
JV is for Freshman and sophomores and if they play good or there are injuries might get called up to Varsity as the season goes on.
Uh, no.
Best players go on Varsity.
The remaining freshman, sophomores, and willing juniors go on JV (assuming there are enough spaces).
Non-willing Juniors and Seniors who dont make varsity get cut.
The goal is to put the most competitive team on the field you can.
Big advantage to girls who play club at a higher level (ECNL, CCL, etc.) ---- not a knock against other leagues, good players there as well, but not AS many.
Anonymous
03/05/2019 19:29
Subject: Re:Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Anonymous wrote:Parental advice and input makes it way more stressful than it needs to be.
OP here. Not looking to give advice to my DD, just want to make sure I can appropriately comment on her feedback/understand the lay of the land.
Anonymous
03/05/2019 19:27
Subject: Re:Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Parental advice and input makes it way more stressful than it needs to be.
Anonymous
03/05/2019 19:10
Subject: Re:Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Anonymous wrote:Mainly asking if freshman/sophomores typically earn varsity spots (based on merit of course) or whether one is supposed to expect some sort of "pay your dues" mentality such that you may be good enough as a freshman/sophomore but junior/senior players who may be just slightly less capable still get the nod?
Varsity is usually reserved for Juniors and Seniors because if they don't make the team they are getting cut and wont be placed on JV.
JV is for Freshman and sophomores and if they play good or there are injuries might get called up to Varsity as the season goes on.
Anonymous
03/05/2019 18:22
Subject: Re:Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Anonymous wrote:Mainly asking if freshman/sophomores typically earn varsity spots (based on merit of course) or whether one is supposed to expect some sort of "pay your dues" mentality such that you may be good enough as a freshman/sophomore but junior/senior players who may be just slightly less capable still get the nod?
I think it is likely very specific to schools and coaches, but generally what I have seen is that upper classmen will get more playing time than freshmen for players of roughly equal ability. This is especially true for seniors. It depends on the competitiveness of your team too, there are some teams where the better players play period. Your mileage may vary.
Anonymous
03/05/2019 16:14
Subject: Re:Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Mainly asking if freshman/sophomores typically earn varsity spots (based on merit of course) or whether one is supposed to expect some sort of "pay your dues" mentality such that you may be good enough as a freshman/sophomore but junior/senior players who may be just slightly less capable still get the nod?
Anonymous
03/05/2019 16:05
Subject: Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Anonymous wrote:Much drama in our household in the past few weeks as HS soccer tryouts were taking place. What is typical as far as freshmen, sophomores being selected for Varsity?
With regard to what specifically
Anonymous
03/05/2019 15:50
Subject: Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Best players make the squad...regardless of grade. Some may have relationships with the coach from club ball.
Anonymous
03/05/2019 15:20
Subject: Expectations on Varsity Soccer
Much drama in our household in the past few weeks as HS soccer tryouts were taking place. What is typical as far as freshmen, sophomores being selected for Varsity?