quote:Originally posted by OCB:quote:Originally posted by TPM:
Wow, you would actually up root your family to another state because he can't play tournament baseball....and he's 10?
Oh my goodness.
Yes I would. I am not sure you have a child this age or not. But if you did and your child loved the game of baseball as much as mine then I am sure you would do whatever you had to that would allow him to play and do what he loves.
My son after this first happened asked me why this TD wouldnt let him play. He knew that several other kids in this tournament had the same type classification history he does. I had to spend almost 2 hours with him explaining how some people abuse their power and that sometimes good people get screwed.
These kids all know each other and understand who can play and who cant. When Billy and Johnny both have the same talent level and ones allowed to play and the other isnt, these kids will ask questions.
So in short yes I would spend if I had to a million dollars to give my child the opportunity to play the game that he loves so much year round even at 10 years old.
Yes, I have a son who was once your son's age and he too loved the game just like yours and everyone else's.
We didn't have all these youth travel teams, and if we did, it still wouldn't matter because what he did at 10 has no bearing on what he does today. Trust me on that one.
Personally, I don't think it's so much for him but for you, that's my opinion, been around along time and that's what I see.
There are two sides to every story, and your mention of having a lot of money tells me that you are most likely very vocal in your attitude. I remember years ago, same type of situation, powerful dad with money, always an issue, I do beleive his son suffered consequences from it, as in "stay away from that dad" (you will learn that later when it really is important). Always, this was not fair and always wanted the rules changed to accomodate his team.
Many years ago we had one option to play around here, rec ball, we were so sick and tired of the BS when our kids were 10 we formed out own travel team and played a few other teams on a regular basis. We did independent tournies during the holidays. he played far less than most kids do these days, still was able to follow his dream and he did it while doing other things, he never played year round baseball.
If others can't stand it and would leave and you have the bucks, why not form your own league?
You live in south florida, or have you moved already for your son to play somewhere else? You might have noticed I live in south florida, there is no where you are going to go to escape the problem you have but IMO, you won't find better opportunities as your son gets older.
Trust me on that one too.
BTW, no I would NOT uproot my family so son could play baseball, year round. He'd have to do with what's available, I never pampered my son that way, even if I had the money to do so.
What I don't get, they banned your son from playing any tournies, or you?