From a parents point of view, I agree with alot of you. From a players point of view I believe some of the motives can be different. Here is what I believe what some of the boys think, my opinion of course;
1) Do any of my friends play on the team?
2) Nice uniforms are cool (as long as my parents or sponsors pay)
3) Beating other rival teams year after year
4) What my peers think of my team/org (I dont want to made fun of because i'm on a lesser team)
5) Winning and having fun, Losing is no fun
6) Having a good relationship with the coaches on a personal level as well as on the field
5) Being the starter on the field and in the upper batting order.
6) And Last but not least, What team will let me meet the most girls!!! Jk on that one, or am I??