Many people would consider my team to be an "elite" travel team (CDP finalist as 10U and no lower than 9th at any AAU National event). We can compete with anyone in the country. We made it through 12U without throwing breaking balls and throw a limited amount at 13U on the big field.
Most people get so caught up in winning that they fail to see the big picture. Our kids have worked on CU's since they were 9. Every time they warmed up for a game or practice, they had to throw 10 CUs after they were loose. I taught them to throw a CB but told them I would break their arm if they threw it without me there.
