Freshmen on the Varsity field.

[RebRaider85]

It certainly does depend on the kid: Several factors. 1. physical maturity 2. age 3. attitude.

 

One loophole I wish the TSSAA would fix/prevent is parents from neighboring states, holding their kids back 1 to 2 years (!!) and then sending them across the state line to play as a "freshman" until they are too old in TN, then transferring back to their home state to finish their "career". Pretty solid rumor that Dobyns Bennett is getting a freshman from Gate City VA, this year, that was held back two years, soley for sports. I hear he's driving in 8th grade. haha! He will be to old to play as a senior here, so he will simply skip back to Gate City. Gate City, in general has been notorious for holding kids back for years and years. Its a shame on the parents and all the schools in both states.

Coaches son? That is probably not the kid you are talking about but I watched some travel basketball over the past few months and one of the centers who is a very impressive fellow for a middle schooler (from Gate City) was rumored to be considering D-B where I understand his dad is a coach. Still had not made the decision yet but he'll be a good one either way he goes.

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If they can play then let them play. I always say play the best 11 no matter grade of age. Its just like playing freshman in college. They will make the adjustment to game speed and contact.