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The Reyes family plan

Maya Reyes · Class of 2029 · 9th grade · Softball (OF) · Cedar Rapids, IA

Stage
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Preferred schools
3 saved
Avg. net cost / yr
$14,267
Weekly load
11.5 hrs

Preferred schools

Star the programs your family is targeting. Costs shown are net price minus average athletic aid — the number that actually hits your bank account.

3 of 6 saved
SaveSchoolDivisionNet priceAvg. athletic aidGrad rateRoster openings
University of IowaIANCAA D1$17,200$9,40074%2 (2029 OF)
Grand Valley StateMINCAA D2$15,100$6,10068%3 (2029 INF)
Kenyon CollegeOHNCAA D3$28,400None (D3)89%4 (2029 any)
Marian UniversityINNAIA$19,800$7,30061%5 (2029 any)
Iowa Western CCIAJUCO$9,600$4,20052%6 (2029 any)
Illinois StateILNCAA D1$18,900$8,10072%1 (2029 P)
Your shortlist: Grand Valley State · Kenyon College · Iowa Western CC — average out-of-pocket $14,267/yr, or about $57,068 across four years.

Recommended time investment

Guideline for a 9th grader: total organized sport hours per week should not exceed the athlete's age. Maya is 14 — she is at 11.5.

Team practice6 hrs

3 sessions · school season

Strength & conditioning3 hrs

2 lifts + 1 speed day

Skill work (solo)1.5 hrs

Short, focused reps

Recovery / mobility1 hrs

Non-negotiable

Also budget one full off-season per year with no organized team, and at least one complete rest day every week. Athletes training more hours per week than their age in years are significantly more likely to suffer overuse injury.

Health investment

Sleep

9–10 hours nightly (ages 13–18)

  • Consistent bedtime within 30 min, including weekends
  • No screens 45 min before lights out
  • Naps under 30 min, before 3pm
  • Under 8 hrs regularly = 1.7x higher injury rate

Diet & fueling

~2,600–3,000 kcal on training days

  • Protein: 1.4–1.7 g per kg body weight, spread across meals
  • Carbs before practice; protein + carbs within 60 min after
  • Fluids: half body weight (lb) in oz daily, more in heat
  • Iron, calcium and vitamin D checked annually — especially for girls

Strength training

2–3 supervised sessions per week

  • Grades 3–6: bodyweight, landing mechanics, no external load
  • Grades 7–8: technique first, light load, full-body 2x/week
  • Grades 9–12: progressive squat/hinge/push/pull + posterior chain
  • ACL prevention warmup (FIFA 11+ or PEP) 3x/week year-round

This week's check-in

  • Avg. sleep8h 20mBelow target — pull bedtime 40 min earlier
  • Training load11.5 hrsIn range for age 14
  • Soreness flagsRight shoulder ×2Reduce throwing volume this week
  • Rest days taken1 of 1On plan
  • GPA3.61NCAA core-course track: on pace

Next actions for this stage

  • Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (opens 10th grade)
  • Record 3 new at-bats for the highlight reel — verified date on screen
  • Email 5 coaches from the shortlist with film + transcript
  • Book annual sports physical and iron panel
  • Confirm summer schedule fits inside the $2,400 family budget
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