16U or 17U Team decision?

Assuming all else is equal and he will be able to play with either team, I would take the 17U team. The 17U team will have the scouts at the big tournaments more so than the 16U. Since your son is a 2011, a junior, it's important that he be seen by as many people as possible this summer.

Play with your grade level. We run out entire program based on grade. Stanwood makes a great point. One other thing that can be brought up and I have had this discussion with some college coaches. They figured the player wasn't good enough to play at his own grade level so they could possibly think he is not good enough to play with his own grade.

Team A is looking for a trophy and national ranking and Team B is looking out for your son. Although alot of colleges are begining to look for talent as early as 9th graders the reality that all college coaches spend there summers looking at INCOMING SENIORS...There is a reason why the 17U WWBA East-Cobb Event is sold out by this time every year.

College coaches for the most part don't scout seniors during the summer because if you're a senior and graduated and still arent committed to a school..there will be three reasons..1. No Grades 2. Not Good Enough or 3. Fell through the cracks and most recruiters will tell you "don't call me to see a senior unless he's OFF THE CHARTS and Fell through the cracks"

There is a reason why MOST Top Level Showcase Summer Teams carry a 17U squad..because that teams will draw more attention from recruiters because it has 20 incoming seniors with great talent level and you multiple that time 10 teams at a minimum its a lot of players for colleges to recruit from.

Go with Team B all the way....Team A is just concerned with a trophy and national ranking.

Hope that this helps...