What I do believe is that entering Hitler into the discussion is inappropriate and out of line for this message board.
There are a lot of very good European BKTB players. Also Chinese.
The great long distant runners are African because they run as part of their daily routine. Football is an American sport while socer, rugby are the big sports which black and other races are more on an equal level.
Referencing Hitlers ideology is no more less appropriate here than racial profiling.
A good deal pf how kids develop may have more to do with cultural and social economic issues. Kids growing up idolizing certain players may tend to excel in that sport given that they have the innate ability.
The great long distant runners are African because they run as part of their daily routine. Football is an American sport while socer, rugby are the big sports which black and other races are more on an equal level.
Referencing Hitlers ideology is no more less appropriate here than racial profiling.
A good deal pf how kids develop may have more to do with cultural and social economic issues. Kids growing up idolizing certain players may tend to excel in that sport given that they have the innate ability.
Sorry BHD, there is no reason to mention what you did, period. I don't care about your dislike for Daque, that is your issue, but I feel that you are continually baiting him.
For whatever it is worth, this discussion was and should be about travel ball, and if it continues to go astray, with comments that don't belong along with personal attacks, it's going to be closed.
Thanks.
For whatever it is worth, this discussion was and should be about travel ball, and if it continues to go astray, with comments that don't belong along with personal attacks, it's going to be closed.
Thanks.
Show me where I attacked Daque.
The reference was about a belief in superiority of a race and had nothing to do with him.
I really couldn't care less what you like. I think that should be clear by now.
The reference was about a belief in superiority of a race and had nothing to do with him.
I really couldn't care less what you like. I think that should be clear by now.
quote:Originally posted by BobbleheadDoll:
Daque do you have scientific proof of you're suppositions?
You seem to draw conclusions that are not based in fact.
This is IMO baiting, the other comment just didn't belong here.
The warning was not just to you. How about getting back to travel ball?
quote:I believe Hitler was proven wrong with his assertions
How does this attack Daque?
How does this evoke a his nasty response.
TPM you never could comprehend very well.
TPM: From your comments it appears that you have some authority on this board. If so, please delete my name from your roster. I want off of this board and my name removed from your files. Thanks.
quote:Originally posted by Daque:
TPM: From your comments it appears that you have some authority on this board. If so, please delete my name from your roster. I want off of this board and my name removed from your files. Thanks.
I cannot remove anything, only close topics and delete if necessary, you will have to request that from the owner, MN-Mom.
Shame though Daque, I do believe that you have some good things to contribute.
I was only trying to get things back on track, again this was a topic on the good and bad of travel baseball, but has become a ****ing match between you and bobblehead, not by your doing.
I thought Jimmy the Greek had died.
Hey Midlo theres a name for you. Ole Jimmy the Greek. I used to do all his lawn work "before he died." The guy used to leave me a big box of wine and other treats during the holidays outside his garage. I had a couple of conversations with him over the years. Strange individual does not even come close to it.
IMO BHD did not bring this on at all. He just apparently finished it.
IMO BHD did not bring this on at all. He just apparently finished it.
Dirtbags: I do not know who you are referring to. I merely was answering a post directed to me. I answered it as honestly and correctly as I could. Zeich heil!
I am Switzerland.
I guess they moved Switzerland to NC. So be it. This has been an interesting board but is no longer fun. Adios to all.
véale luego
Interesting attitudes with no platitudes !!!!
Am I understanding this correctly?
An overall National Socialist ideology is forming on this web site!
An overall National Socialist ideology is forming on this web site!
Bear
I think it is only in the minds of certain posters
How is Casey doing?
I think it is only in the minds of certain posters
How is Casey doing?
He's got his 'exit' interview, this afternoon
(and prior to the Southern League Playoffs), so I will fill you in on a separate email (rather than this place)
(and prior to the Southern League Playoffs), so I will fill you in on a separate email (rather than this place)
I agree with everything you said. I also believe that your son or daughter should play an array of sports from 4 to 10 or 11, this will help him be a better athlete and by the time he hits 11 you know generally what sports or sport he likes best and wants to pursue. My son is 11 and is now playing travel ball and I can see his advancing (wow - espcially at the plate). Question: He also wants to play LL, should he also keep playing LL or should he stick with travel ball?
quote:Originally posted by CNY2010:
With all of the recent posts, I thought I would chime in with my experiences in my son's journey.
Mine started playing organized "coach pitch" at 8 years old. When he was 8 or 9, a coach asked me to allow him to play for his travel team. I initially said no, because he was only 8 and I wanted it to be just fun. Same coach asked me again when he was 10. This time I allowed him to do it, and it was a disaster. Wrong type of coach, and my son was just not ready for that pace of tournament play and competition. I put him back in local league play and the smile returned.
When he turned 11, HE asked to return to travel ball. This time, I carefully researched a team and coach, sent him to the tryout and away he went. This time, he thrived. Throughout the years, I saw good teams, bad teams, and good and bad coaches. I strongly believe that the quality of coaching and competition that he received throughout travel ball best prepared him for high school. I don't think he would be the player that he is today (now a Varsity player) if he just played local rec ball. One of the things that the HS coach raved about was his "baseball smarts" and that he KNEW HOW TO PLAY. I credit travel ball for this. He has also done his fair share of clinics and private lessons. Private lessons are just that. They tweek and enhance what is there, but nothing replaces natural ability, desire and real game experience. So, for a pre-high school player, I would highly recommend the travel route PROVIDED you do your research and pick the right coach and team. Once he gets to HS tryouts, the coach could care less how many AAU/USSSA/etc tournaments that he won. He will care about how he can help his team win, and does he KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE GAME.
Be wary of the private lesson stuff. Remember, that former minor league or college player is looking for income. If he tells you the truth, you won't bring junior back. There are however, former players who will give you an honest evaluation good or bad. Find that guy and use the lessons as an additional tool, not a replacement for practice or real games. Same with clinics. I know a parent who has spent thousands of dollars on private lessons for her son. He has yet to crack the Varsity squad. Why? Because she confused private lessons with valuable real game experience against the best competition you can find. It's easy to look great in a lesson, but no one is swinging at your pitches.
Finally, don't get wrapped up into the whole showcase and "exposure" stuff. College coaches are not interested in players 4 or 5 years away. Showcase what at 10, 11 or 12 years old? Something that MIGHT BE, in a few years? Just have him play, play, play and get valuable experience. Better still, have him learn and play as many positions as possible. Most guys who played SS during travel ball don't even play there now, so don't get wrapped up into the coaches kid playing there. Daddy ball has been with us for generations and is not going anywhere. Also, you don't have to go to Myrtle Beach, Disney, or the Super Mother of End All Nationals each year for him to make his high school team. Keep it realistic and keep it fun and do your research. Remember, it should be HIS dream, not yours. Hope this helps.
Len Len, my younger son has continued to play travel ball and Little League. It is every Little League coach's dream to have a travel ball player on his team and will usually be selected in the first round of the "draft". Your child will have to be at a certain amount(75%?)of games to make All Stars, if that is important to you and your son. It will be frustrating to the other parents when your child misses a practice or game for travel ball and then starts in his LL game when he does show up. We have been there. You will see improvement in your child by all the practice and games...even the weakest Little League player gets better by the end of the season. That said, you will get probably better coaching and game playing with your travel ball team. You get better by playing with/against better teams. But, if you can do both timewise, do it. It wasn't until this year when my younger son, playing at the Junior level in Little League (age 13) felt very frustrated with the level of play on the field since he had already been playing and pitching on the "big" field wiht his travelball team. Also, when he missed a travel ball practice for a Little League game, his travel coach asked me how many hits he got that night...I told him he went 3 for 3 (three hits). I thought that sounded pretty good until the coach told me the other players that did show up for practice got 100-150 hits each in practice. My son may play one more year at the Junior level, and it will be a juggle if he makes his high school JV team. At 11 years old, I would try to continue Little League at least through the Majors level (age 12). We went as a family to Williamsport to the LL World Series this summer and my 13 and 15 year old sons both loved it!