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Multi Sport Athletes

Posted by Coach on April 24, 2026, 10:53 am

Did a quick scan, and a lot of these kids are multisport achievers? What are your thoughts about kids playing multiple sports through high school?

https://nusports.com/news/2025/11/21/softball-drohan-welcomes-seven-new-wildcats-to-class-of-2030

Re: Multi Sport Athletes

Posted by Pitchers need to pitch on April 24, 2026, 12:11 pm, in reply to "Multi Sport Athletes"

Multiple spots for positional players is great. As long as they take some swings every so often

Re: Multi Sport Athletes

Posted by @Coach on April 24, 2026, 11:51 am, in reply to "Multi Sport Athletes"

Coaches are just looking for athletic kids. I had my kid stop playing basketball her JR year after 5 other kids I knew had knee issues. Just wasn't worth the risk.

Re: Multi Sport Athletes

Posted by @@Coach on April 24, 2026, 12:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Multi Sport Athletes"

Depends on the school and coaches if it's possible. Daughter made varsity basketball as a freshman, and the varsity basketball coach told her, "If you don't show up for the summer league, I won't play you next year." Didn't have the genetics for DI bball, but did for softball. He spent the next three years bad-mouthing her. High School Coaches, good and bad.

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