Anonymous wrote:Jackson Merrill has an April birthday. Never held back and should have won rookie of the year this year. His mother says that always being the youngest and the smallest helped him get better.

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This is the heart of what we're trying to tell this parent. Age/birthday does not matter. Either they have athleticism or they don't. They can try hard, get ahead by cheating the birthday for a few years, but it all comes down to hard work, grit and athleticism.

Anonymous wrote:What’s some good sports that have worked out for your young for the grade kids? This is for a late May birthday in an area that 90 percent of kids who play sports are redshirted from January.

He likes almost all sports and plays 3 grade level ones already (lax, flag and basketball) so I want one option that is age based since many kids are already a full year older so it’s not as much of an issue to keep up.

We are in the south in a very wealthy area so this is the norm. I’m not interested in debating about this, just want some positive suggestions of things that worked out for your kids in a similar situation.

lol what fantasy location is this? Your imagination?

Ive seen this parent post before. Its weird that youre still obsessing over this. Expose your kid to as many sports as you want. Look for ones grouped by birth year if you wish (usually soccer). But then your kid wont play with his school friends. And may not be as interested. Your quest to pave the easiest path for your little legend is so odd. Just let him play.

Jackson Merrill has an April birthday. Never held back and should have won rookie of the year this year. His mother says that always being the youngest and the smallest helped him get better.

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Anonymous wrote:The dirty secret of travel teams (baseball, lax, basketball, whatever) is that no matter the skill level of your kid, there will always be someone willing to take your money. You might have to drive a bit more, or your kid might not know anyone else on the team. But if he wants to play, you will be able to find a team that will take him, just so they can cash your check.

Hopefully he will make the school teams but we will do this if there aren’t other options.

Where do you live? Cause I’ll tell you in the DMV area He’s not making a high school team if he hasn’t been playing travel.

Anonymous wrote:The dirty secret of travel teams (baseball, lax, basketball, whatever) is that no matter the skill level of your kid, there will always be someone willing to take your money. You might have to drive a bit more, or your kid might not know anyone else on the team. But if he wants to play, you will be able to find a team that will take him, just so they can cash your check.

Hopefully he will make the school teams but we will do this if there aren’t other options.

The dirty secret of travel teams (baseball, lax, basketball, whatever) is that no matter the skill level of your kid, there will always be someone willing to take your money. You might have to drive a bit more, or your kid might not know anyone else on the team. But if he wants to play, you will be able to find a team that will take him, just so they can cash your check.

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Anonymous wrote:^ the best players were not 1 sport kids

He plays multiple sports but all the ones he plays are grade based and right now he’s significantly younger than most of the kids. The older kids tends to get better positions and play more. That’s just how it is, especially at this age with 2 year groups and you have an 8 year old and an 11 year old.

Lady, he's too young to know what he'll be really good at. That's what we're trying to tell you. Just let him play what he enjoys.

He does but it’s not realistic to think you can make a team when more than half are cut and everyone is way older.

Anonymous wrote:I hope you’re right and it evens out but it’s a big difference in elementary school and just want to be realistic about it.

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Anonymous wrote:^ the best players were not 1 sport kids

He plays multiple sports but all the ones he plays are grade based and right now he’s significantly younger than most of the kids. The older kids tends to get better positions and play more. That’s just how it is, especially at this age with 2 year groups and you have an 8 year old and an 11 year old.

Lady, he's too young to know what he'll be really good at. That's what we're trying to tell you. Just let him play what he enjoys.

Play any sport that is age based not grade based

I hope you’re right and it evens out but it’s a big difference in elementary school and just want to be realistic about it.

Anonymous wrote:^ the best players were not 1 sport kids

He plays multiple sports but all the ones he plays are grade based and right now he’s significantly younger than most of the kids. The older kids tends to get better positions and play more. That’s just how it is, especially at this age with 2 year groups and you have an 8 year old and an 11 year old.

^ the best players were not 1 sport kids

My kid played baseball from age 5 until 18. Travel baseball for the majority of that. The kids who had an advantage because of their birthday Are only really better until 10/11 because it all evens out because of natural athleticism. Then puberty is the ultimate game changer. Doesn’t matter if your kid has an advantageous birthday or not – A tiny kid who is not as athletic is not going to be able to face a 6’3 200 pound left-handed picture with success when they’re 15/16. Additionally, the basket on the baseball team also played basketball competitively – they were not one sport kids.

All this to say, have your kids play the sports they love and are good at. You are way too focused on the future for them when you have no idea what their desires /abilities are.