To me it seems that at least many people agree that high school summer ball is very weak and some H.S. Coaches (not all) put way to much pressure on kids to choose between their H.S. and travel teams.
I am speaking from experience since this happened to my son this summer; his H.S. coach told him that he only pitches for him (H.S.) or turn in his uniform. Still have the uniform but son has not played for his H.S. team all summer. Sent an email to coach, AD and principal, still no response, maybe next phone call should be to the IHSA!
For those of you who will jump all over me. Son was a starting pitcher on varsity as a sophomore last spring; coach knows what he can do. We will see what happens next spring!
On the same topic, I thought I saw a coach from one of the top H.S. programs in our area coaching a 15U team this past weekend in Lynwood, he did not seem to have any trouble with travel ball.
There is also a story on yourseason.com about the St. Rita vs. Brother Rice summer league game this week and how all the top players from both teams did not play, I guess they just might be at East Cobb this week trying to get some exposure, Oh I forgot they must be only thinking of themselves as far as some (not all) H. S. coaches are concerned or have commented on this site.
Good luck to all in the playoffs when all the kids are playing!
JMO