When a kid is in his early teens before high school he doesn't need to travel the country exposing his talent. He only need to do what it takes to advance himself into his high school program. Then as a high school athlete and filling out physically can it be determined if the kid is a prospect to go further (college or pro).
* Live fully, enjoy every moment, and let go of the petty problems, mostly of our own invention, which seek to destroy the spirit. * - a good friend, the late Brad Perkins of KIRO
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When a kid is in his early teens before high school he doesn't need to travel the country exposing his talent.
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He only need to do what it takes to advance himself into his high school program.
I agree with your first statement, But the second statement, I do not agree.
The Player needs to do everything they can to be the best ballplayer they can be. And it has to come from them, there attitude and there desire to get better. Nothing as a parent can we do, except to support there effort.
There EFFORT.
EH
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I agree with everyone when you state that pre-hs has no "need" to travel around the country. But if that is your thought process then you are missing the point. We never traveled because we "needed" to travel. Living in Texas there is sure no need for that, we traveled because we love to. Having the team spend time together in hotels swimming, playing on the basketball court, etc. It was time well spent having made many friends along the way. Don't miss the fun that you can have out on the road with a team
Once you agree upon the price you and your family must pay for success, it enables you to ignore the minor hurts, the opponent's pressure, and the temporary failures. Please Pray for our Troops and their Families!
When a kid is in his early teens before high school he doesn't need to travel the country exposing his talent.
2.
quote:
He only need to do what it takes to advance himself into his high school program.
I agree with your first statement, But the second statement, I do not agree.
The Player needs to do everything they can to be the best ballplayer they can be. There EFFORT.
EH
We're on the same page. There's an assumption a freshman better be making himself all he can be if he wants to make varsity frosh year or make a mark for the following year. It's a major challenge for a 14/15yo to compete with 18yo's.
* Live fully, enjoy every moment, and let go of the petty problems, mostly of our own invention, which seek to destroy the spirit. * - a good friend, the late Brad Perkins of KIRO
Posts: 1695 | Location: Mid-Atlantic | Registered: October 29, 2007
Originally posted by threeboysdad: I agree with everyone when you state that pre-hs has no "need" to travel around the country. But if that is your thought process then you are missing the point. We never traveled because we "needed" to travel. Living in Texas there is sure no need for that, we traveled because we love to. Having the team spend time together in hotels swimming, playing on the basketball court, etc. It was time well spent having made many friends along the way. Don't miss the fun that you can have out on the road with a team
I define travel as a definition of the quality of a team, not a distance required to play. We played two out of town tournaments for bonding. It's fun. The rest is local. There's more going on in life than baseball. In many cases there are other kids. At one point I had two playing travel in different locations.
* Live fully, enjoy every moment, and let go of the petty problems, mostly of our own invention, which seek to destroy the spirit. * - a good friend, the late Brad Perkins of KIRO
Posts: 1695 | Location: Mid-Atlantic | Registered: October 29, 2007
Once you agree upon the price you and your family must pay for success, it enables you to ignore the minor hurts, the opponent's pressure, and the temporary failures. Please Pray for our Troops and their Families!
My son's team traveled quite a bit last year and got to play some very talented teams from all over the country. They had an absolute blast. I think the parents had just as much fun. I know I did.
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