Go on the high school Team?

03-08-2007, 07:58 PM

I was asked by my high school's coach, to join the high school team, even though i am only in 7th grade. I have an okay ranking (42 in California)
My friend and i were both asked, and we beat the high school varsity #2 6-0, and i beatthe #1 6-3. They seemed pretty ****ed off after their matches, and i don't really want to get them mad at me, so do you think i should join the team?

Voltron · 03-08-2007, 08:02 PM

I would, because if you can make the first varsity look like an ***, you've won. Frankly, that is the best feeling ever, making a person that supposed to be better than you look like an ***.

03-08-2007, 08:06 PM

Thanks! I'm going to call up the coach rite now

donut · 03-08-2007, 08:40 PM

dont u have to be going to the high school to play for the high school...

Freedom · 03-08-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by donut

dont u have to be going to the high school to play for the high school...

I would think so. Freshmen in my area go to the middle schools, but since they are technically in high school, they can play on the team...but seventh-graders can't join.

Kabob190 · 03-08-2007, 09:50 PM

hey, if your getting that chance take it. i would in a flash. if only i was that good.

Puredrivetennis · 03-09-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by counterpunch _god

I was asked by my high school's coach, to join the high school team, even though i am only in 7th grade. I have an okay ranking (42 in California)
My friend and i were both asked, and we beat the high school varsity #2 6-0, and i beatthe #1 6-3. They seemed pretty ****ed off after their matches, and i don't really want to get them mad at me, so do you think i should join the team?

Who cares if they get mad at you? If you're a better player, play-- I had the same problem when I joined my team-- since I started young and wasn't from around, they sort of looked down on me, before and after I became the go-to player; tennis is an individual sport when all is said and done. Don't worry about what others think, play your game if you want to-- they'll have to respect you sooner or later.

xtremerunnerars · 03-09-2007, 06:00 PM

Watch out though. People might come at you with eligibility issues. Some places (here included) only let you do 4 years of highschool athletics.

Better to wait if that's the case.

thejackal · 03-09-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xtremerunnerars

Watch out though. People might come at you with eligibility issues. Some places (here included) only let you do 4 years of highschool athletics.

Better to wait if that's the case.

if you're good then you should probably just do USTA senior year anyway.

krprunitennis2 · 03-09-2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by counterpunch _god

I was asked by my high school's coach, to join the high school team, even though i am only in 7th grade. I have an okay ranking (42 in California)
My friend and i were both asked, and we beat the high school varsity #2 6-0, and i beatthe #1 6-3. They seemed pretty ****ed off after their matches, and i don't really want to get them mad at me, so do you think i should join the team?

;P If you get to join, I should be able too. I've been waiting for a long time.

Sakumo · 03-09-2007, 07:09 PM

In cali you only get 4 years of HS tennis I think. Don't do it. You could win state as a senior. You don't want to ruin that.

serveitup911 · 03-09-2007, 07:13 PM

I started Varsity in 7th grade and got 6 years of eligibility. You need to find out your conference eligibility rules and decide what your priorities are. If you are already beating the #1, and only get 4 years of eligibility, I would join now and focus on USTA events in my Junior and Senior years.

krprunitennis2 · 03-09-2007, 07:13 PM

^^ Why can't you just practice with them until you're in 9th then actually start playing tournaments with them?

tennisprofl · 03-11-2007, 06:29 PM

ive never heard anything regarding having to be in high school. at my school, sixth graders are allowed on any varsity team.

drhopz · 03-13-2007, 10:20 PM

I wish i played tennis earlier :[ I've been one of those late bloomers

KBalla08 · 03-13-2007, 11:34 PM

wow ive never heard of letting 6th-8th graders play hs varsity... thats a new one

N4n45h1 · 03-14-2007, 05:53 AM

same...id take the chance

but in my area no one ever gets the chance, even the top 5 in the state didnt join the hs team til freshman year

ibringtheHEAT · 03-15-2007, 01:15 PM

wow. if there was a 7th grader on our varsity we would be pretty embarased, especially if they were better.

but hey man, if eligibility allows, go for it.

best of luck to you.

Kevo · 03-15-2007, 02:39 PM

I would have loved to have some whiz kid on our tennis team in high school. I didn't get to play with many kids that were that much better than I was, and I am sure it would have helped my game to play and practice with better players.

darkblue · 03-15-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Puredrivetennis

Who cares if they get mad at you? If you're a better player, play-- I had the same problem when I joined my team-- since I started young and wasn't from around, they sort of looked down on me, before and after I became the go-to player; tennis is an individual sport when all is said and done. Don't worry about what others think, play your game if you want to-- they'll have to respect you sooner or later.

go play, no big deal.
42 in CA is a great ranking. get used to beating older players early on.

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ibringtheHEAT Semi-Pro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 688	wow. if there was a 7th grader on our varsity we would be pretty embarased, especially if they were better. but hey man, if eligibility allows, go for it. best of luck to you. __________________ MF3 Club Member #364 MF3 Club Secretary of Defense 2 M-fil 300 98in 1 Full NXT @ 62 1 TF PRC/Legend Gut 58/60 If anyone is going to A&M Tennis Camp 3rd session, shoot me an e-mail.

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