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Player/Team Rankings
Age Group
10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, 18u
Rankings
This article provides valuable insight into the player ranking process offered by Line Drive Media, Extra Innings, etc. designed to guide coaches through the experience—especially those navigating it for the first time. It includes helpful templates, submission links, and sample write-ups to ensure coaches can effectively present their athletes' skills, achievements, and potential.
FAQ's
Do coaches generally submit their entire team?
Yes, generally. You may have reasons for not submitting a specific player but rankings can go as high as 200-300, so rank each player where you think they should be according to that scale.
Some Ranking outlets allow parents to submit rankings. Can we just have our parents do it to save time?
Remember, every one of those ranking services list the team name next to the player, so like it or not, your name is going on that ranking. You probably want it to represent your assessment, rather then the parents.
What if one of my parents submits their kid for a ranking and the coach does as well?
After discussions with EIS, they have assured us that they see those duplicates and will always defer to the coaches recommended rankings (they may use some of the accomplishments the parent shared in the write up, but they will defer to
How do I know where my players should be ranked at?
That's a good question. Coaches don't directly decide their players' rankings; instead, they suggest a 'range,' which serves as a recommendation. Ultimately, factors like where you play and the tournaments you participate in will have a greater impact on your players' rankings than a coach's suggestion.
Does it cost money to submit a player to be ranked?
No. No one currently charges for this.
How do I view the rankings once they are published?
Most media companies require a subscripion to their platform to access the ranking information. You can always ask around to see if any of your parents/coaches have a subscription and to copy/paste the information for you if you don't want to pay for a subscription yourself.
