Fact is around here your HS team is what it is---the coach only gets the players who attend school and come out for the team---many years a coach will left with no talent while others are great
A lot also has to do with the feeder programs in the town
I've been troubled by the tone of the some of the posts in this thread. I always want to believe the best about people's intentions. After all, we all know that when you "assume," you make an "a**" out of "u" and "me."
Perhaps certain questions are not worded according to everybody's liking, but that doesn't mean that they or their sons are haughty/arrogant/egotistical.
As the parent of a player who used to play for a private school program, I have witnessed the struggles that talented players can have playing for a smaller program that lacks depth. I wouldn't say anyone lacked "motivation," but they did at times get frustrated with certain teammates' performances. Yes, this was an opportunity to learn patience and become more of an encourager, but it did not negate the fact that there were at times significant problems that adversely affected the team. Oftentimes, the players faced poor pitchers in the spring and this sometimes caused adjustment problems come summer when they played for talented select teams. Many times, the training was inferior for a variety of reasons (perhaps ignorance on the coach's part, laziness on the part of certain players, poor athletic ability in some of the players, and even an attitude of certain parents that high school baseball is all about having "fun," so no need to be "hard-core" about things.) We have witnessed firsthand how much our son's skills have improved since he transferred to a much larger program with none of the aforementioned problems (for the most part). So yes, I do think that it can be difficult to keep one's skills up and maintain a positive attitude in the face of such obstacles.
Perhaps that is what the original poster was referring to. Why don't we all give him/her the benefit of the doubt?
Perhaps certain questions are not worded according to everybody's liking, but that doesn't mean that they or their sons are haughty/arrogant/egotistical.
As the parent of a player who used to play for a private school program, I have witnessed the struggles that talented players can have playing for a smaller program that lacks depth. I wouldn't say anyone lacked "motivation," but they did at times get frustrated with certain teammates' performances. Yes, this was an opportunity to learn patience and become more of an encourager, but it did not negate the fact that there were at times significant problems that adversely affected the team. Oftentimes, the players faced poor pitchers in the spring and this sometimes caused adjustment problems come summer when they played for talented select teams. Many times, the training was inferior for a variety of reasons (perhaps ignorance on the coach's part, laziness on the part of certain players, poor athletic ability in some of the players, and even an attitude of certain parents that high school baseball is all about having "fun," so no need to be "hard-core" about things.) We have witnessed firsthand how much our son's skills have improved since he transferred to a much larger program with none of the aforementioned problems (for the most part). So yes, I do think that it can be difficult to keep one's skills up and maintain a positive attitude in the face of such obstacles.
Perhaps that is what the original poster was referring to. Why don't we all give him/her the benefit of the doubt?
Best the original poster spells it out in his first post and then does not change things as it goes along
When a poster goes in and changes things after a few responses it has to make you wonder
When a poster goes in and changes things after a few responses it has to make you wonder
That was a good post, IF08...a different perspective.
As to your last question, I don't quite know the how or why, but TR has the uncanny ability to hunt down (nail) certain types who are (I think) attempting to somehow take over the world. Just kidding. I have no idea what a "troll" actually is, but it is TR's job to find em. He is good.
It makes him a little cranky, though.
As to your last question, I don't quite know the how or why, but TR has the uncanny ability to hunt down (nail) certain types who are (I think) attempting to somehow take over the world. Just kidding. I have no idea what a "troll" actually is, but it is TR's job to find em. He is good.
It makes him a little cranky, though.
Catsure
Not ever cranky---just perturbed by the loose cannons on the internet who like to rile everyone up and not fess up to who are what they are--
I have always been open, sometimes to a fault, and I would like others to be the same--if they want to be hiding behing the shroud of the internet so be it--they do not get my respect especially those who keep changing ID's
Not ever cranky---just perturbed by the loose cannons on the internet who like to rile everyone up and not fess up to who are what they are--
I have always been open, sometimes to a fault, and I would like others to be the same--if they want to be hiding behing the shroud of the internet so be it--they do not get my respect especially those who keep changing ID's
I know Tr, you are one of my favorites.
Just a little good natured ribbing....
I hope "cranky" does not offend you, some of my most favorite people fall into that category.
You do find em and you are good!
Just a little good natured ribbing....
I hope "cranky" does not offend you, some of my most favorite people fall into that category.
You do find em and you are good!
quote:con·ceit
–noun 1. an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, wit, etc.
That is the non-hypothetical definition btw.
Another favorite of mine - Saying that you are the best ice skater in Cuba or the best bobsledder in Jamaica isn't saying all that much.
Accidentally deleted TRhit's post where he thanked CatsureMom - sorry 
My late grandfather used to tell me something that always sticks in my mind before I say or do anything.. "If it's not nice, then dont say it at all."
I'm with Infield08 here.. Why can't we all just get along? Why post to something like this from the very beginning if it's not honestly and seriously pertaining to the question? I'm not saying anyone is in the wrong here (I can see the points from all angles of where everyone is coming from), but I don't see why we get into this when the whole point of this board is to discuss and learn about baseball.. Not try to belittle people or boost one's confidence.
I'm with Infield08 here.. Why can't we all just get along? Why post to something like this from the very beginning if it's not honestly and seriously pertaining to the question? I'm not saying anyone is in the wrong here (I can see the points from all angles of where everyone is coming from), but I don't see why we get into this when the whole point of this board is to discuss and learn about baseball.. Not try to belittle people or boost one's confidence.
KayMart4,
I couldn't agree with you more. If you don't have something nice to say don't say it. However, there are a few***************************************************************************************************** DELETED because I don't have anything nice to say or worthwhile to this discussion. The end.
I couldn't agree with you more. If you don't have something nice to say don't say it. However, there are a few***************************************************************************************************** DELETED because I don't have anything nice to say or worthwhile to this discussion. The end.
I call it the "Bambi Rule" at work, though I think it was actually Thumper who said "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all". But CD, don;t be picking on those Jamaincan bobsledders- they made one of my favorite movies!!!
ps. My son played for a small (280 kids in entire school)high school. He felt like if he didn't hit it over, or strike out the batter when pitching, they would not win. He worked his tail off to carry his team and hopefully, it will help him in his college experiences.
ps. My son played for a small (280 kids in entire school)high school. He felt like if he didn't hit it over, or strike out the batter when pitching, they would not win. He worked his tail off to carry his team and hopefully, it will help him in his college experiences.
quote:Originally posted by Infield08:
I've been troubled by the tone of the some of the posts in this thread. I always want to believe the best about people's intentions. After all, we all know that when you "assume," you make an "a**" out of "u" and "me."
Perhaps certain questions are not worded according to everybody's liking, but that doesn't mean that they or their sons are haughty/arrogant/egotistical.
As the parent of a player who used to play for a private school program, I have witnessed the struggles that talented players can have playing for a smaller program that lacks depth. I wouldn't say anyone lacked "motivation," but they did at times get frustrated with certain teammates' performances. Yes, this was an opportunity to learn patience and become more of an encourager, but it did not negate the fact that there were at times significant problems that adversely affected the team. Oftentimes, the players faced poor pitchers in the spring and this sometimes caused adjustment problems come summer when they played for talented select teams. Many times, the training was inferior for a variety of reasons (perhaps ignorance on the coach's part, laziness on the part of certain players, poor athletic ability in some of the players, and even an attitude of certain parents that high school baseball is all about having "fun," so no need to be "hard-core" about things.) We have witnessed firsthand how much our son's skills have improved since he transferred to a much larger program with none of the aforementioned problems (for the most part). So yes, I do think that it can be difficult to keep one's skills up and maintain a positive attitude in the face of such obstacles.
Perhaps that is what the original poster was referring to. Why don't we all give him/her the benefit of the doubt?