Is it better to keep younger kids on teams with other players of similar ability? I know it's really tough on the kid who is far below all his teammates in ability, but what about a kid who is far above all his teammates?
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My son being born in late summer always had to "play up" and I think it helped his game.
Everyone on the team was about a year or so older and it forced him to step up in order keep up.
I think it is a good thing as long as the kid has decent ability and athletic instincts.
CV
Everyone on the team was about a year or so older and it forced him to step up in order keep up.
I think it is a good thing as long as the kid has decent ability and athletic instincts.
CV
I agree with cvsting. Players tend to play to the level of their team and the competition.
Fungo
Fungo
quote:Players tend to play to the level of their team and the competition.
Fungo
Yeah, that's what I think. So how do you pull your kid (the top player by far) off a team without any hard feelings. And did I mention that I'm friends with his current coaches.
If you guys are friends there shouldnt be a problem. After all, you are just trying to do whats best for your boy. Taking care of your own always comes first.
If there are hard feelings its not because your doing something wrong its because the coach(s) are being selfish.
Doing the right thing isn't always the easy thing to do.
If there are hard feelings its not because your doing something wrong its because the coach(s) are being selfish.
Doing the right thing isn't always the easy thing to do.
Statman,
Agree with Backdash. You should have no reservations about doing what is right for your son. But first, ask your son what he wants to do. Explain to him the pros and cons of staying with his current team and of leaving for a better baseball environment. Find out what he wants to do. I would also approach this situation with a little more tact.
You sit down with his current coach and explain your son's options and his opportunities and ask the coach for his input. Be sure and ask him: "If this was your son, what would you do?” If you handle it properly this will be a positive experience for all involved, especially your son.
Fungo
Agree with Backdash. You should have no reservations about doing what is right for your son. But first, ask your son what he wants to do. Explain to him the pros and cons of staying with his current team and of leaving for a better baseball environment. Find out what he wants to do. I would also approach this situation with a little more tact.
You DON'T!quote:So how do you pull your kid (the top player by far) off a team without any hard feelings
You sit down with his current coach and explain your son's options and his opportunities and ask the coach for his input. Be sure and ask him: "If this was your son, what would you do?” If you handle it properly this will be a positive experience for all involved, especially your son.
Fungo