Reply to "Exposure -- by time or ability?"

joemktg5,000+ posts

FWIW...

Everything we did was geared around preparing him for the next level, e.g.,

To get him used to the HS tryout process, we had him participate in 8-10 13U-14U tryouts.
To get him used to the tryout process for the national travel programs, we had him tryout for the more regional programs.
To get him used to the college camp environment, we had him go to one very early in his career.
To get him used to the combine/showcase event, we had him participate in a smaller, more local event.

Served two purposes:

It established a frame of reference upon which he could rely as he moved forward.
Each event was a comparative exercise.

Quite quickly we were able to ascertain his comparative skill set, as well as identify the weak spots for focused development.

Make no mistake: the PG events blew the door wide open.

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