@Smitty28 posted:I think it's a relic of yesteryear where coaches, and for that matter teachers, give countless hours on nights and weekends to help an never ending parade of kids. Getting corrections, occasional tips and such is one thing, but a regularly scheduled, weekly private one-on-one batting session? Why would anyone think this should be free to any and all? I would insist on paying even if the coach didn't ask. It seems odd that the same people who happily pay a travel coach for hitting lessons bristle at the thought of paying the HS coach for the same service.
I do not think a travel coach should be paid for hitting lessons. That is their job is to teach their players to hit. I think any coach should not be paid to teach hitting or pitching lessons to their players. To any other plays, charge them. I don't have a problem with schools or colleges that allow their coaches to use their facilities to make extra money but they should not charge their players. Again, just me.