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Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:41 am to NorthEnd
Friend of mine was drafted in the NHL. I'll agree that a lot of it has to do with post-pubescent development. He wasn't much bigger, faster or stronger than the rest of us, until we saw him at 15-22 yrs of age. Dude shot up like a rocket, but maintained his skill set as well.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:45 am to NorthEnd
In generally he (she) doesn't. Get over it
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:56 am to NorthEnd
I was the big kid, a constant threat to go yard, and hit .700 when i was like 8 years old and im not a major leaguer nor was I a college athlete, the answer is when they get to high school and they're the appropriate size and you see the talent
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:07 am to NorthEnd
I coached little league for about 15 years. I knew at age 11-12, if a kid was going to make it to the college level. Of the 7 I did coach that made it to college playing baseball, I predicted all 7 would make it. I never picked a player that didn't make it. One player I coached in all-stars however, did make it and I did not predict it.
Typically, it was all in the arm and the savy of the player. If your kid can't pitch or play shortstop at age 12, the odds are very, very low. (exception catchers). At that age, sometimes size is misunderstood for talent. Take a kid thats shaving at age 11 and somewhat atheletic and he may be a stud, but kids will catch up and pass him later.
Typically, it was all in the arm and the savy of the player. If your kid can't pitch or play shortstop at age 12, the odds are very, very low. (exception catchers). At that age, sometimes size is misunderstood for talent. Take a kid thats shaving at age 11 and somewhat atheletic and he may be a stud, but kids will catch up and pass him later.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:09 am to LSUballs
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I think swimming is different that most ball sports. Not knocking swimming at all. Just saying that it's different.
7.1% of high school swimmers will swim in college. That's on par with baseball (7.1%), football (6.8%), women's cross country (7.2%), women's golf (7.1%).
Least likely sport for high school athlete to go to college: Wrestling (2.8%). Men's basketball isn't too far behind, at 3.4%.
Want the best shot? Suit your daughter up for ice hockey. 24.1% of high school girls ice hockey players go to the collegiate level.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:13 am to NorthEnd
If his name is Tyler or Trevor and he is doing bat flips in little league he might have a career in professional baseball. If he has a hot mom, that is extra points for Junior.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:16 am to NorthEnd
Heard a MLB scout answer that question once. He said if everyone agrees that your kid is the best player in their age group, they will probably play at the college level. If your kid can play with kids 2 and 3 years older, and still be the best player, that is a potential professional.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:16 am to LSUballs
It is, but it is just where he has chosen to devout most of his time. He is also a very good soccer and baseball player. Before puberty he was not. He was one of the worst relative to his peers. Keeping him involved in youth sports was a struggle because he realized that.
Some kids peak early, and some develop later. You really don't know your kid has "it" until they start hitting benchmarks.
Some kids peak early, and some develop later. You really don't know your kid has "it" until they start hitting benchmarks.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:20 am to ReauxlTide222
quote:Meh. I would say 99% of pro athletes were the best player on their team at 12.
You don't want your kid to be a badass at 12.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:31 am to EA6B
I'd argue they have a 100% success rate considering they offer literal scholarships
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:33 am to NorthEnd
I destroyed kids in t ball, coaches pitch, and tourney ball before high school. Got to highschool and injuries to hips and people catching up to me athletically caused people to no longer think I was future college player. Also quit growing after 9th grade
Long story short have to account for kids maturing before others such as I
Long story short have to account for kids maturing before others such as I
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:41 am to NorthEnd
I coached a kid that went on to play for LSU then pros, when he was around 10. Looking at him standing among other kids his age he didn't stand out physically, but when you watched him play you knew he was special. As a 10 year old he was just way more fluid in his movements. Also, there were no off games, I think he hit like .850 for the year or something ridiculous like that, it was over 15 years ago. Just raked from game to game, rain or shine, didn't matter.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:46 am to NorthEnd
For all sports, the number 1 factor in determining whether or not a kid will make the pros is whether or not the kid's parents played in the pros.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:46 am to NorthEnd
When he gets paid.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 12:01 pm to Yellerhammer5
After they are contacted and given scholarships based on their abilities. It's all delusional grandeur until then and sometimes still is after consideration as a collegiate athlete.
No kid not one should be give the pressure or false confidence they're the "it" athlete until they have played on a level playing field (same ages/puberty stages), they show self drive and commitment to making themselves better, and are able to handle diversity. Sure there are freaks of nature that can rise above weak mentalities but this is just my opinion having been around athletics as a spectator and coach.
Way too many times the big dog has fallen off and the no name kid hits the sweet spot their senior year and it clicks and they are then the one with potential.
No kid not one should be give the pressure or false confidence they're the "it" athlete until they have played on a level playing field (same ages/puberty stages), they show self drive and commitment to making themselves better, and are able to handle diversity. Sure there are freaks of nature that can rise above weak mentalities but this is just my opinion having been around athletics as a spectator and coach.
Way too many times the big dog has fallen off and the no name kid hits the sweet spot their senior year and it clicks and they are then the one with potential.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 12:06 pm to NashBamaFan
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we wouldn't have spent the money or time that we did with him regarding baseball.
To quote my grandfather, who played pro baseball, "Willie Mays didn't need travel ball, private coaches, or $400 bats"
Those that truly have "it" will be seen and heard no matter what
Posted on 3/15/17 at 12:07 pm to Chicken
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puberty is the biggest game changer..
I had a couple of athletic friends where devastated when everyone kept growing and they leveled out a short height.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 12:08 pm to Chicken
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puberty is the biggest game changer...if the kid is still elite after puberty/growth spurt, then there is a chance. it is mostly about speed and size...and opportunities and luck.
Yep.
Very few dominant kids pre-puberty remain dominant.
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