diamondgal wrote:You do not have to be on a team with a gold program when you are in 10 12 & 14s. Gold Teams have tryouts just like the rest of the teams do. If a player is good enough to make the team she will...even if she has not been in the organization. Gold teams have to qualify to go to their nationals just like we do, so they are trying to put together strong teams. There will be girls that have been playing in the organization that might not make the Gold team if there are other girls better than her. Have seen it happen!
I agree...wouldn't put too much emphasis on the program or organization @ 14. I think 1st year 14 should focus on development. I would imagine some of these teams (or atleast some of these girls) will jump to 16U after this year anyway. BTW, the hawks are not on the list, nor should they be @ this point.I only commented on a tryout. I witnessed plenty of other tryouts that were equal in talent. Players only make up a part of the equation. Coaches play a huge part, and pitching...well no need to elaborate there. Good list Zig...well maybe except for the Stealth...Kaos yes, Impact yes, Peppers yes...all well coached teams IMO



























