I'll probably get some flames and snarky comments for this, but bear in mind I'm asking this on the behalf of some kids.
I coach a U15 Rec team which has a mix of U14 and U15 players. These kids and their parents are very committed for this level and we dominate in our bracket. Some of the kids on this team are as good as the local travel team players. I'm basing this on how "my" kids do when they play with or against other travel team players in middle and highschool games. But, because of funds or schedule, the parents of these kids have made the decision not to move to a travel team. Understand that these kids are happy where they are and having fun. We still do one or two tournaments every fall and spring.
I want to help some of my standouts get noticed by college coaches. I'd consider a handful of my players a well-kept secret since they aren't visible in the travel team circuit but they have talent that should be at least reviewed.
What can I do to help them? A showcase? Which one? We are not a "pure" team age-wise.
Thanks in advance.
I coach a U15 Rec team which has a mix of U14 and U15 players. These kids and their parents are very committed for this level and we dominate in our bracket. Some of the kids on this team are as good as the local travel team players. I'm basing this on how "my" kids do when they play with or against other travel team players in middle and highschool games. But, because of funds or schedule, the parents of these kids have made the decision not to move to a travel team. Understand that these kids are happy where they are and having fun. We still do one or two tournaments every fall and spring.
I want to help some of my standouts get noticed by college coaches. I'd consider a handful of my players a well-kept secret since they aren't visible in the travel team circuit but they have talent that should be at least reviewed.
What can I do to help them? A showcase? Which one? We are not a "pure" team age-wise.
Thanks in advance.
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