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re: This board is enamored with the travel ball lifestyle
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:11 pm to Placebeaux
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:11 pm to Placebeaux
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My son gets pitching lessons from a former pro. I think it benefits him.
I’m not against this. I’m not against the kids getting better
I’m against the all-consuming life of travel ball families
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Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:11 pm to Tyga Woods
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They play against better competition and get better coaching.
Meh. (Wtf, don’t think I’ve ever posted that gay shite before)
My main (and probably only major) gripe about travel ball is that most of the time, they just play games, and don’t really practice**.
For example, one of the best travel teams in my area is ran by a guy I know who’s never played high school ball before.. he’s basically just a team organizer and finds tourneys for them to play in. I asked one of the parents how many times they practice, and he said MAYBE ten times in two years..
I’m sure every situation is different though, maybe someone else has a different opinion
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:12 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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I’m against the all-consuming life of travel ball families
I am against it for my family but I don't care what others do.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:12 pm to LaBR4
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Friend at work says his daughter Bayli has her own hitting corch: The son Trysten has his own pitching coach A lady work says her daughter Bayleighh has an in-field fielding coach. Bayli and Bayleighh are on the same team
You all try too hard with this. My kid played, had a hitting coach and has several Marucci bats. He's damn good too.
And his name is Fred.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:13 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I doubt it, they’re a serious soccer club. The kids play right and compete well against the larger cities. Always top 5 in the state at the highest level. We’ve enjoyed when my son’s played them through the years. We’ve been down to their tournaments as well. Love the accents down there...and some of those moms are so darn cute.
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:13 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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I have friends who have kids in one of 3 organizations that I know of that play 6 months a year and practice the rest
How old are they? Do they play on their school 5th-6th grade teams or their middle school teams?
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:13 pm to lsu13lsu
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but I don't care what others do.
When they’re constantly asking me for money to get into a prestigious tournament (where the only qualification is a check), I care
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:15 pm to tgrbaitn08
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How old are they? Do they play on their school 5th-6th grade teams or their middle school teams?
No clue. Young as 7-8 on up I guess
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:15 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Then associate with better people 
I’m pretty sure you’re blowing this out of proportion though lol
I’m pretty sure you’re blowing this out of proportion though lol
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:15 pm to lsu13lsu
I guess I should have worded it differently, I was trying to say that "no" he was misunderstanding me.
But while I'm on the subject a 9 year old taking hitting lessons every week of the year is not the same as a 9 year old taking piano classes IMO. Deal with it
But while I'm on the subject a 9 year old taking hitting lessons every week of the year is not the same as a 9 year old taking piano classes IMO. Deal with it
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:15 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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So is this about fun, or is it about them being good?
Most of the boys my son grew up around would rather play sports than anything else. They enjoy competition.
Sure, there are a few kids who are miserable because their parents force them to do something they don't enjoy but that happens in every extracurricular activity.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:16 pm to Mr. Hangover
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I’m pretty sure you’re blowing this out of proportion though lol
Not really lol
I get at least 20 golf tournament, shrimp boil, raffle invites a year
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:16 pm to Ed Osteen
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But while I'm on the subject a 9 year old taking hitting lessons every week of the year
FFS, this RARELY happens
But while I'm on the subject a 9 year old taking hitting lessons every week of the year is not the same as a 9 year old taking piano classes
Why?
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:16 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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When they’re constantly asking me for money to get into a prestigious tournament (where the only qualification is a check), I care
I guess I don't have to deal with that. My buddies have never asked me for money.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:17 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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I get at least 20 golf tournament, shrimp boil, raffle invites a year
I get those from everyone under the sun. I have gotten zero for a travel ball team.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:17 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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When they’re constantly asking me for money to get into a prestigious tournament
I literally dont know any teams that are constantly asking for money to play in weekend tournaments that only cost $400 at the most to enter
Now I can see if they are going to Cooperstown or Pigeon Forge, etc and want to do a fundraiser......as long they are selling something or giving you something back in return...I dont see the problem with helping out.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:17 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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I get at least 20 golf tournament, shrimp boil, raffle invites a year
The horror
I mean, that’s completely different than just asking for cash donations lol
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:18 pm to cas4t
Our first year of travel ball is 2/3 over and I can’t wait to go back to Rec ball and all stars.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:18 pm to Ed Osteen
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I guess I should have worded it differently, I was trying to say that "no" he was misunderstanding me.
But while I'm on the subject a 9 year old taking hitting lessons every week of the year is not the same as a 9 year old taking piano classes IMO. Deal with it
Fair enough.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:18 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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Not really lol
I get at least 20 golf tournament, shrimp boil, raffle invites a year
you're exaggerating.
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