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Post by vballgrl on Apr 22, 2014 1:48:03 GMT -5
Afternoon,
Hi All...new here and would like some feedback. My daughter, a junior in high school was on the rise in her volleyball (beach, club, and school) as a libero when it came to a hault last month at the JnQs when she tore her ACL and meniscus. Since surgery, the doctors seem optimistic and stated she would be back on the court in 5-6 months. My daughter wants to play and is determined to get through PT and get back on the court. Prior to her injury, she had already been approached by two scouts last year but didn't have a focus on 'what she wanted to be when she grew up' so nothing has been pursued. I have talked with her about college and that volleyball should be a means to greater end. Academics is the priority and if volleyball is the vehicle by which she gains her knowledge, then great! I am uncertain now if this is a possibility. Curious to know how colleges feel about an athlete who had been injured?
Thanks you in advance for all your feedback. Going the JC route would be a good option. Cheaper academics, more time to strengthen and develop & since Liberos are often walk on positions anyway, no scholarship loss.
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