@knownothingdad posted:Real situation. Travel ball coach pressured him to pitch in Dec/Jan/Feb, but he chose to rest the arm and ramp back up with his high school team for the season. High school team is giving more practice opportunities, much-needed camaraderie during covid, and the opportunity to be a team leader. Things got negative with travel ball coach, so I’m trying to figure out if my son broke some unwritten rule.
More questions... Why on earth would a travel coach "pressure" a committed P to pitch? The primary purpose of travel ball at that age is to provide a vehicle for recruiting. Yes, there are other purposes but... agree w/ ReluctantO's - sounds off and we need more context. Are we talking light pressure/coaxing or actual pressure? Has travel coach/org been fully supportive and involved in his recruiting efforts? Understanding of HS committment? In tune to what is best for his arm from a rest period and ramp up standpoint?