A travel team can be started by anyone. Thanks, To Him Be the Gory (in travel ball and everywhere else in His Creation). He was selected and after spending money on uniforms, dues, tournaments, he was cut from the team because he had a slump in his batting. BE INVOLVED , VOLUNTEER, ATTEND MEETING AFTER MEETING, FUND RAISE, HOLD ALL ACCOUNTABLE FOR TIME, HONOR, COMMITMENT AND GET ALL THE KIDS TO ENJOY THIS LEAGUE YOU ARE A PART OF. Overall, the risks are pretty much the same as regular baseball. But a story did cross my timeline about something near and dear to my heart: baseball. I chase my boys all over creation and its very taxing in many ways. God will open doors to tell others about Christ as we are faithful to follow Him. Outside of Little League Baseball. As a long-term pastor Ive watched parents who were convinced their sons would benefit by travel ball deeply regret their decisions a decade later. And man (probably some do) dont evangelize. Sad to see but strengthened our resolve that sports would not take priority over God and our church family. Despite the beautiful fields the travel ball team played on, the grass wasnt greener. We love them by showing them that God is infinitely more valuable than all else. vs. travel. What guides me is Paul in 1Cor9:22-23 22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some. Odysseus. We pick and choose how much we want to play, spend, etc and have been very successful in several states. As one who has three sons, two of whom played travel ball for part of their youth, and one who didnt, I can affirm everything you say here. Nor am I categorically condemning their decisions and choices. (Not that we did everything right by any means!!) Teams are 9U - 14U. Our time in sports opened up a world of opportunities, and more importantly taught us much about life, ourselves and God, so we are very pro-sports. I was impressed when we showed up that the Varsity girls took a little time to welcome her and get her situated before the coaches were ready. March 5th (Sunday) National League Tryout - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Several dads had told me that they were leaving rec ball for a low-key travel ball team, or that they were adding a low-key travel ball team on top of the rec ball their son was playing. Then again, some games I find my older daughter listening to her ipod while we watch the games. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); on Dont Play Travel Ball: Stay in the Rec League, Great Books Selections for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016. Think brands like Mercedes-Benz. I had worked with him quite a lot prior to that. What will travel ball mean for your other kids? On the other hand, if the goal is for the kid to have some fun while learning the fundamentals of baseball, Little League is the way to go. Its apparent that wegenerally speakingspend more time encouraging our children to pursue athletic excellence than we do in developing a Biblical Worldview in them. My thoughts will be mainly applied to baseball, but I think they are valid for basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, and whatever else. And I want to provide the best competitive opportunities I can for my own kids. The following year was about the same. I hear this quite a bit. Teams advancing to the regional level in the U.S. receive an additional $200. Christians need to be gathering with the same group of people every week to worship the risen Lord Jesus, to hear his word, and to fellowship with each other. Nowadays, a lot of young athletes choose other sports over baseball and a lot of communities are experiencing a sharp decline in baseball participation. http://kristenanneglover.com/my-kids-dont-play-sports/#comment-6411. If you are traveling every weekend, or most of them, for a Friday, Saturday, Sunday tournament, what happens to non-sport family time? Its important to be committed to making games, meets, tournaments, and practices a priority, but not at the expense of church, or important family gatherings. My daughter has played with the same girls and coaches for 3 seasons now. The Fall baseball/softball season includes league play at all division levels. Little League now includes a senior division for players age 13 to 15 and a big-league division for age 16 to 18. I find it filled with some great thoughts based on extreme examples and false assumptions. With American Specialty Express' online . The only time we had awful politics was before our team separated and we joined the head coach. Michael Hortons Christless Christianity In general, most of the Little League tournaments are organized in the local area and involves teams from the same city or community. Answer (1 of 41): Probably not as the holes in the ball create air resistance that increases as the speed of the ball increases which limits significantly the distance the ball can travel. This post seems a departure from your normal posting and writing. Once he has gone through everyone, he will tell them to 'release' and they will throw the ball to the teammate across from them. But it is, quite literally, passed down from generation to generation. The Little League has dominated youth baseball for years, but today its unable to provide the satisfying level of coaching and skill development. After all, theres a reason why the closing scene of. I don't have to tell you that millions of Americans just simply can't afford that. In Little League baseball, ages can vary as much as three years in a division, with 9-year old players in a division with 12-year olds. Fun for all, talent levels not seen before. Jan 25, 8:31am. You need the church, and the church needs you. I dont see anything wrong with having children that play recreational sports. I could be wrong. As a preachers daughter, I saw many families who were active in church get involved with a travel ball team, and not only stop being active, but eventually drop out of church altogether. When I was a kid, I played baseball under the Little League umbrella from age 8 through age 12. I simply have to go find the people that need Jesus. featured all American teams. Encouraging the pursuit of excellence and rewarding hard work and God given talent. The irony is that if you dont value your commitment to church (and Christ) enough to pass on sports to commit to church, you arent likely to step out and preach the gospel at the sports events either. I was glad he played Tee Ball, and I looked forward to the following year when I assumed there would be some kid pitching. Travel Ball Killing Little League!? The journey the Lord had me on led to me being cut from the team after I did not play summer ball following my sophomore year. I love excellence. Is travel baseball killing Little League in America? Now, this doesnt mean that her coach and teammates like it, but we have found that our commitment has opened the door for spiritual conversations. More important than that, you and your family dont need a summer long break from the life and fellowship of your local church. looking over our back," John DeMasi told ABC News' "20/20." (And options do exist that dont cost an arm and a leg.) Privacy Policy. They dont need to have baseball practice every week all year long, and you dont need to be their taxi for that every week all year long either. The competitive environment, expert guidance, and the quality of available facilities are unmatched by any other youth competition. Thats commendable, but I suspect that those tournaments dont always start the Sunday games at times that make finding a worship service possible. Too many times parents want what they want, not whats best for their kids. Registration is quick, easy, and FREE. While my son made a ton of new friends and had fun, I felt he needed more. Rookie is for 7 and 8 year olds. For some may not even be an issue. Little League. Thanks to all who replied. Coach B, Come play in SBMSA in Houston. The closest Little League organization to Pasadena now is in Davidsonville, 23 miles away. As a PastorI certainly appreciate the sentiments expressed in this article. My son loves basketball but I have noticed the small number of high school players that are playing in high school now especially in our town. Some of the thoughts overlap what was already said. We also pushed the season back deeper into the summer so to allow high school kids (mostly JV players) to play rec ball as well. In raising our children in a world where developing a one-sport athlete is pushed to the extreme, we both were counter-culture, and we have happy, well-adjusted kids now, all of whom continue to pursue fitness as a lifestyle. A lot of these programs operate on a business-like, almost professional, level and feature teams in all age groups. It doesn't take much and Rec Leagues would be greatly improved. Please dont mortgage your home on a dream that your kid might be good enough to go pro. But if you don't make it into your dream team, the loss is much heavier on people's pockets as well as their minds. Travel ball is being on the right team, knowing the right people, and working on your skill set; not that much different from academic pursuits really and more so I suppose. . So many kids grow up dreaming, so few put on a big league uniform. A lot of well rounded and good mannered young men who enjoy competition and sportsmanship. First some background, my son is in his third season of playing ball. Almost every parent volunteers. Just like my folks did. The three year old is already all in and ready to play. (He never would have been able to do this had he continued playing in college as all of the players were expected to play in a summer league each year.) Heading back to Little League! We parents should observe whats going on, be readily available, but not be constantly interfering, trying to direct, or solve everything that goes on in practice or competition. In the US, the program involves kids ages 4-16 and is organized into the following divisions: For a lot of kids, Little League is the first time they meet with the organized baseball. It can be a huge change in commitment, skill level, and dedication depending on the type of team and price you go into. I remember back when we played Dizzy Dean and Babe Ruth baseball. Baseball exists not just because of the community's love of the game. I also grew up watching sports slowly take over Sundays as the team practices/warmups got earlier and earlier until they happened during church times. Dont let one child be turned away because they cant afford registration or equipment. Any player or team that does so may be declared ineligible for further participation in Little League for that year, by action of the Tournament Committee or Charter Committee in Williamsport. Is there a solution to all of this? But my friend who suggested that I do this also told me what was going to happen: he said I needed to understand that the other travel ball teams werent going to be low-key, so we would get pummeled at tournaments and probably lose every game. That the glory of the Lord might cover the dry land as the waters cover the sea. Jan 25, 9:28am. For others, it can wreak havoc. Always keep in mind why you have this child involved in sport. At 12, our son tells us he thinks we have made the right decision. I dont usually read things that are in America. I thought I had found the answer. But we have had a great experience with travel ball and have been able to balance our commitments to both Christ, his church, and our family. Are those stewardship issues as well? I know because I was her coach for years. No player evaluations are required for the Fall season. Its not the uniforms, its not bat flips or the lack thereof, its not the shift, its not the pace of play. As parents, however, we can sometimes unknowingly pressure our kids to continuing pursuing things at a higher level because we want it for them, not because they want it, and we proverbially try to put a square peg into a round hole. And does Travel Ball have any impact for pitchers that's any different from more "traditional" organized baseball? In fact, most experts believe that if your goal is for your child to go pro, the worst thing you can do is overplay them. However, I am concerned about the amount of time spent in preparation, travel, and practice that can rob a family of what is truly important from a Scriptural perspective. You can start posting after you click here to register.Click the word the "register" to proceed. It was excellent, by the way. It is simply not necessary for the younger kids. To make matters worse, I learned his old Little League team did incorporate kid pitch mid-way through the season. Kids blossom at different ages. The majority of the leagues are run by local volunteers whose programs are annually charted by Little League International. Kids need to play more than one sport so their rotator cuffs can recover, so their elbows can rest, so they dont have to have Tommy John surgery at 17. I hope my article could help to answer your questions. Travel baseball goes by many names; select, club, premier, elite, and so on. Nonetheless it's something that I hope that I can enjoy with her (and any future kids, too) for the rest of our lives, much as I still enjoy talking and watching baseball with my parents to this day. I was forced to purchase team-designed cleats and helmet. Fifth, a child can play travel ball while a family is still committed to church. Likewise, I appreciate the voices of parents who have been there on both sides. So, teaching them the core baseball concepts is more important than competing. We invite you take just a few moments to browse our ever expanding list of teams below. But heavens know there has to be a way to save the sport of baseball. (Answered! Get involved with the sports governing board and voice your opinion. The answer to this question depends on the reasons for joining the program. Small towns breed professional athletes, and the reason seems to be that kids in small towns arent over-coached, over-organized, and over-specialized by the travel ball opportunities found in larger cities. I give you a big Amen! I want your son to love baseball, to have the opportunity to be a kid, and to play the game as a kid. In the Little League, some kids get a sense of belonging for the first time. Fall 2022 Season Focus. I agree, there are a ton of options. The demographics of NASCAR drivers has changed dramatically. It will look different for each family and each child. While many are still from the south, many are from upper-middle to upper-class backgrounds, with their appropriate support systems. | GWG Clips #2 from GWG episode #1| Daniel Otero and Ty Osborne - YouTube Blessed to have Tyrone on with us for this episode! Not criticizing anyone not on same path, but if they want it, you wont stop them. No doubt there are exceptions, but I havent personally witnessed one. I look at another coach who is seeded number one in the league and am very glad my kid isnt with him as I can only imagine the sort of character theyd be building. The goal of this program is to provide additional playing opportunity for those baseball and softball players interested. The way its going, all pro players are going to be rich, white kids from the suburbs, or [they will be] Dominican or Venezuelan, one major league front office analyst told me. Travel ball is expensive but studying for class is free, and an SAT book is like 20 bucks. I understand that now I may be bringing up an exception to the norm. AAA Evaluations - 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Since tournaments and games are. Who knows; organizationally they still seem to be doing pretty well overseas and a U.S. team won three of the last four Little League World Series featuring international teams. I do wonder though as a parent of a child who did play travel ball and also ended up as a D1 athlete if we arent typically just exchanging one pursuit of excellence for another. He didnt make the middle school team as only travel ball kids only made it. I got an education, got married, we started having children, and now I get to coach my kids. Nowadays boys don't know how to catch at age 9-10. re: Little League Baseball Really is the Worst. Now, the league has grown a bit but has 190 kids playing travel ball, with multiple teams at 12u, 14u, 16u, and 18u. We dont have Sunday games and Id venture that shes in the lower end of competitive teams. (Also, the boy could really hit. General Little League to Travel Ball and Back Again February 7, 2017 I started my son in the Little League Tee Ball program when he was four. 23 I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it. A dad refusing to help his son become a baseball player because hes not a fielding dad?. Perfect! To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Additionally, as an exercise physiologist, Im very pro movement, health and sports, but believe balance in life is key. However, the main reason weve stuck with travel is the consistency that it offers. Do they enjoy it or is it a drudge? I could now study what I wanted to study, and my classes were no longer determined by baseball practice. Rec ball. #momof3boys. It is no wonder so many of our children leave the church when they go to college. 2021 featured all American teams. Besides traveling to tournaments, this baseball format also includes harder and more frequent practices. Yes, I need Sunday fellowship and worship. I disagree with the idea that the sport is entirely a white elitist sport. After all, scores of players are of Latin American descent, including some of the games top superstars. My concerns in the post are directed not at adults pursuing excellence in their callings but at parents of kids in the 714 age range . How does a big leaguer have a family? Motivations: Just because you liked something as a kid, or were good at it, it doesnt mean your child will or should be. My son started disliking baseball at 9 years old because the boys in rec wouldnt hit a cut off, and dropped the ball so often. Once we knew about travel ball there was no going back. Late-stage capitalism is a Marxist construct used by socialists to explain away capitalism and the failures of socialism. The latest Arizona headlines, breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, and local community stories that matter to you. Was it really worth it? Here in our area not so much. Give MVP, Player of the game, most improved player of the game.. His, I learned I would have to stay in a hotel for out-of-town tournaments. After my first year of it in college, I found that what had been so fun because I had the opportunity to look forward to it in the off season, or even on days between practice or games, began to feel like a dreaded obligation that consumed a significant portion of every day. It was good for us a s a family although the wallet didnt think so. Consider D1 baseball: each team is allowed a maximum of 11.7 scholarships, and those scholarships can be divided up between players. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a 96-mile (154-kilometre) border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the northeast and east, and the Irish Sea to . I recognize that although it isnt common for kids to be offered college scholarships for sports, it obviously isnt impossible. I had my schedule back. A lot of teams are started by parents, but some are run by former high school and college coaches. I started my son in the Little League Tee Ball program when he was four. I appreciate the attention to burnout as well Ive seen that in some kids where theyre pushed to keep going and just dont want to do it anymore. The kids were really good, but he made it! While I cant say my son progressed all that much during the Tee Ball season, other kids definitely did, and he had a ton of fun. We practiced a lot, doing as much as the NCAA allowed, all year long, in season and out. The Broadneck, Brooklyn Park, Glen Burnie, Harundale, Havenwood, Lake Shore, and Marley Little Leagues are all no longer associated with Little League. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. If anything, there are more youth sports options for people to pick what works best for them, even though there are. Here are 10 reasons I think you should keep your kid in the rec league rather than quitting it for travel ball. This is decided by the player's ability from the previous year of play and/or how they look in tryouts. And if it means giving up travel ball, by all means give it up. As expected, my son got limited playing time during the season. Third, most days my family enjoys family travel ball, together. I pray that God keeps me humble and rightly focused. Let them play the game. There may be instances in which its the right thing, and when a kid gets to be 15 to 16 years old, its understandable that commitment levels and demands are going to rise and choices are going to have to be made. Baseball cant raise the dead, but Jesus will do just that when he returns to make this world into the new heavens and new earth. But most of them still play, in one way or another. Be a parent. Though parents are well-intentioned, often children are tired of pursuing what was once fun but has become a stressful climb to the next level of competition at the expense of other parts of their lives, or at the expense of joints injured by overuse. Even though my son showed to every practice and gave 100% effort, it didnt matter. Little league teams have pulled out of the North Carolina state championship tournament after gunshots erupted during a weekend game, their organizers said Monday in social media posts. 6 year olds should play a season of teeball before signing up for Prep. Dont get me wrong there are alot of rec leagues that are great but if you live in the middle of no where lile wr do that was out only option to make her the best that she could be and to teach her to challenge herself and not settle for just good enough. They play the same. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Ive alluded to this somewhat above. This mentally effects the kids also with so much pressure to do well. We must show them how to live well so that they may flourish and worship what is enduring. But over the years, the cost of entry has become more and more expensive. Messages conveyed: We parents need to pray daily about what messages we are sending our children by the sports or other activities we have them in. Is the travel ball opportunity your 714 year old kid has more important than Friday nights and Saturday mornings at home with the family? Unfortunately with all the sacrifices Ive made that relocation doesnt seem likely but as usual, Ill pray about it. Search FairfaxCounty.gov . . If I show my kids church is optional but reach the other parents, Ive failed. Travel baseball is very competitive, especially compared to recreational leagues. That is why I was sympathetic to the angry dads argument and, in the end, took his son for the team. No one should expect to make the show. Once-proud public institutions are being privatized, with many unintended consequences. Website: . These are presented in the order in which I suspect most dads think about them, not in the order of importance I would rank them (#6 would be #1, and #4 would be #2). The closest Little League organization to Pasadena now is in Davidsonville, 23 miles away. Operating Policies and Position Statements, Little League - Character, Courage, Loyalty. Personally, if I could have done things differently I would have kept my child in the rec leagues but I guess Im not sure if she would have learned to pursue excellence in the manner she did had she done so. Because COVID, This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. I wanted to play all the time, until I got to college and had to do so. (This, too, however, isnt a litmus test. If the ultimate goal is for the kid to get to the pros, then joining a travel baseball program is definitely a better choice. 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