Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
That is very true... But I want to hear more from the poster who insists that 14-15 year old boys are fully developed physically and emotionally.... Cause that is good stuff


Most boys will reach their adult height before their 16th birthday. They will continue to "fill out" for a few more years. Kind of like a puppy at 6 months. As for emotional, some are mature at 15 some will not mature till 30, or maybe never. Academically, you will have a VERY good idea what type of student you are dealing with by the end of Freshman year. Kind of like having a VERY good idea what type of lacrosse player the kid is by that same time. Not saying their aren't exceptions to all my points, just stating on average.

..so would one agree that; "there are exceptions to most every rule, and quoting one or two students' testimony regarding D1 schools, or Michael Jordan's late start at basketball, may not determine FACT for all kids/ athletes?


Michael Jordan is probably one of the most famous examples but the examples are NOT exceptions. The MLB, NFL and NHL are littered with these players. NBA a little different because the rosters are so small but they are there. What you fail to mention is that many kids also peak athletically at this time. The people who support early commits can always find fault with reason or just fall back on the jealousy line. Time will tell what happens with the early recruiting because it is so new. Lacrosse is the rare sport that seems to be handing out these early commitments to freshman more than any other sport.