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Coach Taylor:  Is it better as a freshman to be on a varsity team and not start or be the star in JV?

This is a common question and a good one.  In reality, it really depends on your situation.  However, generally speaking, it is better for a younger athlete to play rather than sit on the bench.  Varsity experience is valuable and important to college coaches but as a younger athlete, actually playing helps development and teaches leadership skills that will be important in the future.  It might be helpful to ask the varsity coach what it would take to start on that level so you can understand what aspect of your game you need to focus on.

Send your recruiting questions to askcoachtaylor@ncsasports.org

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