tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post527496738479134883..comments2024-03-26T09:23:26.937-04:00Comments on ZooTennis: August Aces; Brady's Draw Opens with Loss by Top Seed PliskovaColette Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-85020104185957536892020-09-08T17:53:43.499-04:002020-09-08T17:53:43.499-04:00I am not sure a coach would go for a redshirt year...I am not sure a coach would go for a redshirt year for a player who would make top 6 and sit out season who wasn't injured (especially on mens side with only 4.5 scholarships)? The coach would be giving up a scholarship to a player who could help (in this example) but would not be in the team in matches. My point for spring would be to take advantage of the spring college season and get those matches in. The one plus of so many good foreign players is that competition is much stronger for top-level American players trying to make tour after college.<br /><br />To your point Seminole, many football recruits graduate early and do football spring practice learn the system, and stay over summer as well to lift and take summer classes.<br /><br />I am not familiar at all with homeschooling, how easy is it to accelerate credits and graduate a year early? It would def be worth it for someone who is highly ranked and can play in Southern Cal or Southeast where there are a lot of Challengers to play.Max Hohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722804604997845975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-44535645624287533392020-09-08T06:51:35.564-04:002020-09-08T06:51:35.564-04:00Graduating Early and Playing the the Spring is a v...Graduating Early and Playing the the Spring is a very nice plan on paper. Problem is you are walking into a Team that has been playing since the FALL. You have decided to go to college to "improve" something as you have listed and the rush may not reap the benefits.<br /><br />I will say that Graduating early and using a "Red Shirt" could be the best solution. You cannot travel or participate in Matches for your school, but you can reap all the other benefits as well as get needed Point Play in Practice. You are then allowed to continue to play ITF's or Challengers unattached. This approach is especially beneficial if the player feels they are not staying all 4 years anyway.<br /><br />SeminoleGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09348591540345947462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-21044546480064227892020-09-07T22:53:27.845-04:002020-09-07T22:53:27.845-04:00Max Ho, I completely agree. Both Wolf and Nakashim...Max Ho, I completely agree. Both Wolf and Nakashima followed your suggested path. College Tennis Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-50606547765493669372020-09-03T14:52:09.684-04:002020-09-03T14:52:09.684-04:00Interesting to hear Brady talk about her college j...Interesting to hear Brady talk about her college journey. When she was a freshman at UCLA you could see how good she could be if she could reign in her power, but she only played number 3 on the team. While a player is in college the have to opportunity accomplish multiple things:<br />- Get stronger physically<br />- Become more mature mentally and emotionally<br />- Develop a plan for tour including finding financial backing <br />- Improve pro ranking during fall and summer tournaments while having home base with good players to train with,and facilities for free.<br /><br />Being on the tour is incredibly difficult especially when points start to come off from year before. Many players feel the need to overplay to keep points and money coming in, but that stifles your improvement. It's very difficult to get consistent practice and fitness while you are traveling, players need training blocks and rest.<br /><br />I am surprised that more players don't try to graduate early and start college spring of what would be players senior year? If you play that season and one more after player is still only 19-20 coming out on tour<br />Max Hohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722804604997845975noreply@blogger.com