As a parent of a D1 sophomore at a midlevel school 30th-45th I would like to welcome the freshmen and their parents. Most freshmen were a huge part of their high school team it's a new experience to see them struggle both on the field and in the classroom. Support them and encourage them to no end. Very few will see the field and it's painful to comprehend for the both of you. It's a new system that they need to learn and it takes time so provide support your time will come and the next step you will be on the field remembering how difficult it was to be a freshmen. Keep your head up the both of you or it could be a tough four years. Good luck it's not as easy or fun as you think it should be be patient and supportive and POSITIVE