Anonymous
03/02/2023 19:15
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
At the end of the season when districts/ regional playoffs are. Or if there are injuries that take out the bench.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
I don't think this is accurate.
DP, but what part? I can't see anything in the post that seems inaccurate or steers OP in the wrong direction.
That JV and varsity don't mix and are two entirely separate groups.
Talented JV players often play up on varsity.
Anonymous
03/01/2023 21:35
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
In some schools systems 8th graders can play JV. They will never play up to varsity though, no matter how good they are because that would burn a year of eligibility
Anonymous
03/01/2023 21:31
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
Anonymous wrote:This might be a stupid question, but do parents attend the games? I would love to watch the kids play but do not want to look like hovering over my child. Any etiquette pointers for games?
Thank you!
Yes. Parents attend games. Don't go to watch practice--that would be hovering.
Anonymous
03/01/2023 20:46
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
This might be a stupid question, but do parents attend the games? I would love to watch the kids play but do not want to look like hovering over my child. Any etiquette pointers for games?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Anonymous
03/01/2023 07:07
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
Anonymous wrote:[mastodon]Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
I don't think this is accurate.
DP, but what part? I can't see anything in the post that seems inaccurate or steers OP in the wrong direction.
That JV and varsity don't mix and are two entirely separate groups.
Talented JV players often play up on varsity.
But PP said the squads may often practice together and most would agree JV kids, even the talented ones, usually don’t play on Varsity during the same season, at least prior to playoffs. Of course, if a JV kid is talented they may make Varsity the following year. Again, PP wasn’t suggesting otherwise.
If the coach sees a JV player that can help him win, he will pull him up. Sometimes a JV player will be pulled up due to injury (also depnds on position, etc.) If you have two goalies and one is hurt and cannot play, coach is likely to pull up a JV goalie as a back up.
Anonymous
02/28/2023 22:33
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
[mastodon]
But PP said the squads may often practice together and most would agree JV kids, even the talented ones, usually don’t play on Varsity during the same season, at least prior to playoffs. Of course, if a JV kid is talented they may make Varsity the following year. Again, PP wasn’t suggesting otherwise.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
I don't think this is accurate.
DP, but what part? I can't see anything in the post that seems inaccurate or steers OP in the wrong direction.
That JV and varsity don't mix and are two entirely separate groups.
Talented JV players often play up on varsity.
But PP said the squads may often practice together and most would agree JV kids, even the talented ones, usually don’t play on Varsity during the same season, at least prior to playoffs. Of course, if a JV kid is talented they may make Varsity the following year. Again, PP wasn’t suggesting otherwise.
Anonymous
02/28/2023 22:08
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
I don't think this is accurate.
DP, but what part? I can't see anything in the post that seems inaccurate or steers OP in the wrong direction.
That JV and varsity don't mix and are two entirely separate groups.
Talented JV players often play up on varsity.
Original PP here. I have seen that happen, but rarely - I guess it depends on the specific teams. What I really meant, though, is that any given game will be either a Varsity game (with 2 Varsity teams paying each other, even if one or both pull a couple of JV players to temporarily join the V team) or a Junior Varsity game (with two JV teams playing each other). You won't have a game where a JV team is playing against a Varsity team, or games where the entire V & JV teams are thrown in at once. OP's son will be playing against other JV prayers, unless he specifically gets called to join the V team - he won't show up for a JV game and be faced with a field full of V players.
Anonymous
02/28/2023 22:00
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
I don't think this is accurate.
DP, but what part? I can't see anything in the post that seems inaccurate or steers OP in the wrong direction.
That JV and varsity don't mix and are two entirely separate groups.
Talented JV players often play up on varsity.
Anonymous
02/28/2023 20:04
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
I don't think this is accurate.
DP. Sounds pretty accurate to me. At least from DS experience.
Anonymous
02/28/2023 19:46
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
I don't think this is accurate.
DP, but what part? I can't see anything in the post that seems inaccurate or steers OP in the wrong direction.
Anonymous
02/28/2023 16:37
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
Anonymous wrote:So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
I don't think this is accurate.
Anonymous
02/28/2023 15:51
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
Anonymous wrote:So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
Thank you! Good advice.
Anonymous
02/27/2023 22:33
Subject: Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
So just to clarify: your child's JV team - which will consist of all JV players - will play against other JV teams. Games will not mix Varsity and Junior Varsity - they are like different leagues. Some schools/sports may occasionally combine the two teams for some practices, but games will be either a JV game or a V game. So your child's playing time will be based on his skill relative to the other JV players, not the varsity players.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
As for next year, don't worry about that now. Just take this year for what it is, a developmental year intended to build a team and develop the skills for each player. At my DS's school, his sport includes juniors on the JV team if appropriate, but rarely seniors. By 12th grade it's V or cut. But it's different for every team. FWIW, my 10th grader was really happy to stay on JV this year, he has a full class load and lots of extra activities, and isn't quite ready for the intensity of Varsity. We will see what next year brings next year, not worried about that now.
Anonymous
02/27/2023 22:19
Subject: Re:Please help me understand Junior Varsity and Varsity
Anonymous wrote:OP,
Sports are a great way for a freshman to assimilate into a school. S/he may not ever end up playing a varsity sport and may be disappointed, but it is still a great learning experience.
Youth sports and a trophy for everyone do not teach kids about life. Resiliency is extremely important and sports are a great way to learn.
Remember: you learn more from failure than success.
And, physical activity is good.
Absolutely agree with everything you wrote.
The problem I am facing is that, son is doing a challenging academic activity, which he is very passionate about and where he is doing exceptionally well (national level). He does very well academically in general and is used to getting accolades from teachers, coaches.
In baseball he ends up being below average and barely makes the team. This is something that he is not used to in academics. I would love for him to just to be able to participate in the game next two years as well (he is a sophomore now) for all the reasons you mention. I am trying to see if there is any way I can help. If he does really badly, most likely he would lose interest and not play the game next year. I am hoping to prevent that if at all possible.