On the other hand, if it's a team that is driven by chemistry and the ability of kids and families to get along, then I can see trying to make sure you lock in the kids you want now, but then why wait to finalize the offer? Just seems odd that coach is having this conversation before he's decided for sure he wants the kid?? Having said all that, if everything is as it seems and the coach invites him, I'd do it. Sounds like a good situation and fun.
This is exactly the reason. He would rather take a lesser player that has a better attitude and with good parents then a stud without that. He also knows he is losing one kid due to the kid losing interest. once on the team, you are on. He never tells any kid they are off the team. They leave on their own accord. The coach pays for everything. it is his way of giving back to baseball what was given to him. His son is on the team and is a very good player. The only cost to the parents are whatever costs are incurred while traveling.