Originally Posted by Anonymous
Upcoming year in High School will be a fun year for many, and some disappointments for others.

I know the holdback thing has been beat to death, but this is where being a holdback becomes an advantage that is worth it. Odds of making Varsity, let alone playing are increased by being older in MIAA. MIAA is loaded with older players so it just makes sense.

Being on age in MIAA as a freshman is being on JV, which is great for development but is not Varsity. Varsity will get you reps against Varsity players not JV. Development will be better, again just makes sense. Not saying you wont be on Varsity as a Soph, but you will be coopeting against older Soph, JR,SR's your second year in MIAA.

It is for my son and his friends, One is just about assured a spot on Varsity as Freshman. Jan Holdback and decent size.