Not a real fan of a "coach" telling a 12yr old kid she basically has tapped out at 12, you freakin kidding me. With that being said, my kid got cut from a well known 12U team her first yr of 12's coming from rec ball, and then following yr played for another well known 12u team as a reserve all the way up to the semi finals of the old ASA nationals (pre PGF), when she finally EARNED a spot in order, all the while playing for a tough cookie whom as far as ,mental toughness played a big role in what she is today. I am more proud of her for that more than anything she has done since. The light turned on that skinny left handed bunter/slapper and never looked back since age 12, She ended up in a pretty good place through serious work ethic and determination and competitiveness , and will EARN her degree the same way and maybe even fight for a Natty! So, dreams do come true but it aint easy and dont let ANYBODY tell you that you have reached your "potential" at ANY age, its all a matter of how bad you want it, i know my kid wanted it BAD!
FWIW