quote:How long have you lived in Mayberry?
That was funny. But for some it is true about letting kids play as freely as they could when we were kids.
Coach May, couldn't quote all of what you said, because I agree with just about every bit of it.
One poster stated that they should never have developed travel ball, I disagree.The reason is by about 12-13, at least where we are there was becoming a huge difference in the kids who really wanted to play, and those boys that had no skill or desire.
The better players wanted more of a challenging baseball, and by Juniors in LL, it was not at all competitive.
I do agree that because it has got more competitive, the kids who are not as good may give up sooner.
I do think the economy for some affects this as well.
Baseball is a game that takes skill as mentioned previously, but as well improvement comes in small incremements.It takes time and effort to develop this improvement, many kids today dont want to put in the time as Coach mat already stated.
I do think baseball today gives the late bloomers who stick with it and work hard a better chance to become a good player, and for that I am grateful.