Used to hit 300..............
Please don't misquote me.
Proof Read, comprehend and make sure you know who the heck your talking to.
I'm actually on your side of the argument, though Daddyball is more often a problem than a path to success...it's not about being a Dad but about your qualifications and your assistant's qualification.
Not every travel team has a Top Tier, Wisconsin Blazers, Norwood Blues or Indiana Yankee type of staff. Not every travel team has a Buddy Swift or Bill Copp at the helm.
Every "travel team" stands on its own and should be evaluated with extreme scrutiny. I have seen some scary travel teams in my day.