How to know when the dream's over?

I'll guess he's a little frustrated right now. But it's not over until April. Even then he can find a place to walk on. It's not over 'till it's over. He has a passion for the game game or he wouldn't have the dream. I'll bet he's ready to go in January.

It's not unusual after a long summer and probably Fall Ball for a player to just be bone tired of the whole thing. Let him have a rest.

My advice would be to keep the discussion open, without pressure; just encourage him to keep an open mind until time for Spring ball.

Tough spot, for sure.

My oldest, now a college freshman, lamented a few weeks ago about having given up football in HS. I had always told him that he'd never regret playing, but might regret not playing. Tough lesson for a HS kid to get his mind around until that plane has left for the wild blue.

Pazz,

especially difficut situation at a time when so many players are celebrating their NLI signing this week. I'm sure that this has simply added to your sons frustration. However, this is just the beginning and there will be so many more opportunities for him to sign come spring time. I would absolutely encourage him to stay positive and keep his dream of playing baseball at the next level alive. None of us know your son better than you, this may be his last dance and he's simply ready to move on with his life. I would encourage him to play the game, finish what he started with his high school team and have as much fun as possible and he may be pleasantly surprised where that commitment leads him. I'd also recommend if he choses to play in the spring and pursue his dreams to do the work. Encourage him to contact as many coaches as he can to let them know about him, son's interest in wanting to play for them, provide spring schedule for high school team, etc. Best of luck w/ all of this ! The one thing that's great about teenagers is that one week life is terrible and the next week life couldn't be better. Enjoy the ride, be supportive, encourage and believe !

Paz22,
Is your son a senior in HS?

Give him some time, then approach the topic.

From my son's experience:

In his senior year he was ready to pack it in--nobody was talking to him like he thought they should---then all of a sudden he gets a call out of the blue---a visit and a done deal---all at the end of his senior year---life takes funny turns

its a long season from march to October. My kid was thinking of not playing basketball this winter and working out to be ready for the spring season, but we both agree that its better to switch gears for awhile and do something different.

plus, one of the coaches at a showcase we were at recently said that if the kids play other sports, to continue doing that, because there's no substitute for competition and the thrill of competing. just lifting/working out all winter isn't as valuable as competing in another sport (at least his opinion)