Tha age of the kid makes a different also.

Does my 12 yr old practice as much as he did when he was 6? Heck no.

Does he go to the same amount of tournaments. heck no

Just like BLT and Troop said judge the level of the kid and make adjustments as needed.

I have always been a late starter, not taking my kid to a tournament until mid-late January. I alwyas felt likt it worked best for him. Did he miss out on some great tournaments, yes but he was focused and ready for the ones that count at the end of March.

It is as simple as you guys said the season is what you make it and the State tournament is at the end of March and manage your season however it needs to be.