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Topic: RE: Elev/8

Topic: RE: Elev/8

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OUVan
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RE: Elev/8

Posted: 5/3/2016 1:12:56 PM

rpbobcat wrote:

Don't know how much of a problem it is in Ohio,but in N.J. there's a big issue with high school redshirts.

Basically,a parent holds a kid back in grammar/middle school to get an "edge' in high school.

Its gotten so bad that N.J. is considering legislation that will require proof that a kid is left back for academic reasons,otherwise he looses a year of eligibility.

Figure a kid with a high school redshirt,year of prep school and a college redshirt will be in his early twenties as a freshman.

Many private schools do it here in the DC area as well. It's obvious who those kids are, particularly the younger they are. There's such a difference in body control and strength. I agree that I don't have a problem with it if it's for academic reasons but I think it's counterproductive to do it for athletic reasons. Personally we went the opposite route. We had my son playing against older kids in first and second grade. He's now playing age specific but his organization generally plays a grade up in their leagues and tournaments. If your goal is to fill your kids room with trophies then hold him back. If you purpose is to make him a better basketball player don't. I don't have as big a problem with it when they are in high school or after high school.

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