Some of you people have to stop trying to live through these kids. It's sad your debating 8th grade kids. Hate to say it but I played at the highest level possible, and just cause you "dominated" doesn't mean squat. Some of these kids will grow and get better and some of them may have hit there peak. The fact is a "dominant" 8th grader doesn't mean a great high school let alone college player.
So what was your personal progression as you grew in the sport? Were you an early dominator who kept it up until the highest level or were you a late bloomer, and if so, what years did it start to click for you? What was it like for you then that you see differently now for the kids and parents, respectively?
What advise would you give to kids who are early dominators and those who are not clicking yet at this age?. How do you keep parents out of the "stage mom" trap?
And lastly, how many players of your personal era made it to the highest and what can you say about their progressions through the sport?
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