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re: Youth travel ball has to be the dumbest waste of time and money.
Posted on 5/2/22 at 5:33 pm to TWHouston
Posted on 5/2/22 at 5:33 pm to TWHouston
I see a lot of butt hurt in here. Thanks for the posters that actually understand the game!! One thing I will give credit to the ones who downvoted is travel ball does effect the players that pitch all year. That’s on the coaches and especially the parents who allow it to happen. Fortunately my son only pitches 60 pitches max because the coach understands wins mean nothing! It’s all about players safety. They only have one shoulder and one elbow. And what I’m about to say doesn’t even matter but my son plays SS and rarely pitches. Some of you people that don’t get it and like to downvote people who actually are trying to help need to wake the hell up. I promise a college coach isn’t going to give a shite what your kid did when their 7-14! That’s a fact.
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Posted on 5/2/22 at 5:49 pm to OweO
If you actually read my post I specifically talk about daddy ball!! There are a lot of parents that are involved just to say their kid is on a travel team. They are doing it for their own ego and are hurting the kids future.
I agree with everything you posted!! I’m not trying to argue with you because you definitely have a legitimate point. A lot of parents are doing for themselves and don’t care how it effects their child who has no business being on the field.
I didn’t mean to offend you at all. I believe we are viewing this the same.
I agree with everything you posted!! I’m not trying to argue with you because you definitely have a legitimate point. A lot of parents are doing for themselves and don’t care how it effects their child who has no business being on the field.
I didn’t mean to offend you at all. I believe we are viewing this the same.
Posted on 5/2/22 at 5:52 pm to MOT
Specifically? For what position group? Middle infield, corners, catchers? Pitchers? OF? First. There are many many fundamentals taught that are position specific for each position.
Baserunners? Leads? Slides? Bunt coverages? Pickoffs? Cutoff plays? Communication?
Hitting? Weight? Load? Connected? Bat path?
Bunts?
There are literally hundreds of things that need to be taught to have a team that plays correctly.
All of these are fundamentals of baseball. And I can promise you not many are taught, or retained until a player is 12 or so. It just doesnt happen very often. I have seen a few players that were sponges at 10 and 11, but they are few and far between.
This isnt butt down, back elbow up, or step to throw etc teachings.
Hell, it takes about 2 practices to get them to quit taking 'first step back' on flyballs. God knows where that abomination came from.
Baserunners? Leads? Slides? Bunt coverages? Pickoffs? Cutoff plays? Communication?
Hitting? Weight? Load? Connected? Bat path?
Bunts?
There are literally hundreds of things that need to be taught to have a team that plays correctly.
All of these are fundamentals of baseball. And I can promise you not many are taught, or retained until a player is 12 or so. It just doesnt happen very often. I have seen a few players that were sponges at 10 and 11, but they are few and far between.
This isnt butt down, back elbow up, or step to throw etc teachings.
Hell, it takes about 2 practices to get them to quit taking 'first step back' on flyballs. God knows where that abomination came from.
Posted on 5/2/22 at 6:17 pm to tigerfoot
You are dead on and you actually get it! Basic fundamentals is the key to the game. If your kid isn’t taught that first they probably don’t stand a chance. To many coaches don’t even know the basics and can’t even teach kids the game. The coach is the first thing you should look at before joining a team. They can make or break your son! Positions are also very important. I think every kid should learn at least 3 positions. Besides a select few, they will be playing a completely different position when it really matters! That’s why my son learned to play the outfield, every position besides 1st in the infield, and pitches some just to protect his arm before he became the SS full time.
Posted on 5/2/22 at 6:25 pm to Flightnclouds
Sorry for coming at you the way I did! I was reading this thread at 1 something in the morning and misread your comment. Cheers and agree now that I have read it again
Posted on 5/3/22 at 12:34 am to Flightnclouds
I've actually spoke him with him twice since I read your post. Also hung out with him quite a bit two weekends ago at the Regional Super NIT at Ford Park officially. Even though the fields were from Crosby to Lake Charles because it had close 250 teams. And your so wrong about most of the kids thinking their going pro. He makes them go 110% every practice and nothing is given to any kid. he makes them earn everything. The Knights have so many teams it's hard to keep track. I keep up with only one of their teams only because I have distant family member who I believe is now the 81st MLB prospect as a 2022 senior and ranked #1 at his position which I'm saying because I'm not given his name to everyone. I can say he's ranked #1 in Louisiana at his position.
Rec ball is where you go to play free ball! Travel ball is where most of the kids that have it go play. And if you really are serious about asking Brad who is probably the best travel ball in Louisiana close to the Swamp Donkeys coaches that's insane. That's how your kid gets developed and become better players. And also remember we are playing out of Houston. And if your really serious why Brad who played 7 yrs professional and coaches like my son plays for who played with Brad but played 11yrs in the majors DM me your # or email and both said they would happily explain the reality of what it takes to even make to D1 baseball much less to be drafted. Their life is revolved around developing their teams mainly besides their other endeavors. Like I've already said, if your son is Little Johnny Recreation Ball is always their. And I'm sure he'll have a hell of a coach that will get him to the show one day!
Don't forget to DM me your contact info so you can here directly from 2 pro's the reality of what you are having trouble understanding about Travel Ball if you want your son to even play for his high school team.
By the way in Houston there's numerous teams with kids from California, New Jersey, PR, and pretty much every other state. This is elite 12U baseball. Most people are willing to make the sacrifice for elite teams and coaches.
Rec ball is where you go to play free ball! Travel ball is where most of the kids that have it go play. And if you really are serious about asking Brad who is probably the best travel ball in Louisiana close to the Swamp Donkeys coaches that's insane. That's how your kid gets developed and become better players. And also remember we are playing out of Houston. And if your really serious why Brad who played 7 yrs professional and coaches like my son plays for who played with Brad but played 11yrs in the majors DM me your # or email and both said they would happily explain the reality of what it takes to even make to D1 baseball much less to be drafted. Their life is revolved around developing their teams mainly besides their other endeavors. Like I've already said, if your son is Little Johnny Recreation Ball is always their. And I'm sure he'll have a hell of a coach that will get him to the show one day!
Don't forget to DM me your contact info so you can here directly from 2 pro's the reality of what you are having trouble understanding about Travel Ball if you want your son to even play for his high school team.
By the way in Houston there's numerous teams with kids from California, New Jersey, PR, and pretty much every other state. This is elite 12U baseball. Most people are willing to make the sacrifice for elite teams and coaches.
Posted on 5/3/22 at 9:03 am to TWHouston
quote:And they put 12Majors on a postage stamp for a field. That was pathetic.
Even though the fields were from Crosby to Lake Charles because it had close 250 teams.
Posted on 5/3/22 at 12:04 pm to lsu777
You bring up the powerhouse schools in Lake Charles but do you remember Jace Peterson from Hamilton Christian? He was a three sport phenom while at HCA and eventually made it to the MLB. That dude had God given talent and could’ve started at Barbe or anywhere else if he wanted. I really don’t think he played travel ball either. Correct me if I’m wrong.
Posted on 5/3/22 at 2:56 pm to TWHouston
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I see a lot of butt hurt in here. Thanks for the posters that actually understand the game!!
Braxton dad knows more than Former Coach Tony Robichaux. Well will you look at that.
Posted on 5/3/22 at 6:45 pm to sledgehammer
Know him very well. He is the main reason people even know about about that school. He didn't play Travel I believe except a few showcase events that helped his recruitment coming from an unknown school. Nothing against McNeese but he could have played for a D1 school but he didn't get the recognition he would have got if he played more travel ball! He definitely had it but that's not too common. He definitely worked his arse off and earned every thing he accomplished! I grew up in Lake Charles before leaving
for Houston.
Mrs. Shawn(his mom) cut my hair for years. I actually went duck hunting when he was with the Braves. He brought Dansby with him and got to spend 3 mornings in a Camron, La duck blind. The conversations were great but when they started talking about baseball I didn't give shite if we even saw a duck. I thought I had a high baseball IQ, but listening to them talking baseball blew my damn mind! You always here people talking about different levels in any sport and you see it all the time. The way these guy view every detail of the game was amazing to hear. Especially Dansby probably knows the game more than anyone that I've personally met that's played at highest level and so humble, Very confident and just a tiny bit cocky. But you have to have that attitude to make it. Jace is very similar!
for Houston.
Mrs. Shawn(his mom) cut my hair for years. I actually went duck hunting when he was with the Braves. He brought Dansby with him and got to spend 3 mornings in a Camron, La duck blind. The conversations were great but when they started talking about baseball I didn't give shite if we even saw a duck. I thought I had a high baseball IQ, but listening to them talking baseball blew my damn mind! You always here people talking about different levels in any sport and you see it all the time. The way these guy view every detail of the game was amazing to hear. Especially Dansby probably knows the game more than anyone that I've personally met that's played at highest level and so humble, Very confident and just a tiny bit cocky. But you have to have that attitude to make it. Jace is very similar!
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:35 pm to TWHouston
Believe me, he’s plenty still talked about over there. Since Jace didn’t do travel ball how did he get to be so good? It wasn’t HCA for sure.
I was at HCA Kyle’s Sr. year and was in Eric’s class until he left for Sam Houston. I think Kyle played football for McNeese and is now a coach/teacher for Hamilton.
The only time I saw Jace was as he was signing baseballs before a Hamilton football game. I think he was in the minor league at that time.
I was at HCA Kyle’s Sr. year and was in Eric’s class until he left for Sam Houston. I think Kyle played football for McNeese and is now a coach/teacher for Hamilton.
The only time I saw Jace was as he was signing baseballs before a Hamilton football game. I think he was in the minor league at that time.
Posted on 5/3/22 at 10:52 pm to sledgehammer
His work ethic was amazing and played a huge role in his success. He was always working to get better. He also took private lessons with a few legit instructors who specialized in different aspects of the game, damn near every bit of free time he had while still excelling at 3 sports. Your right about HCA coaches though. I would bet he didn't learn much of anything from his coaches at Hamilton! At least while was there. He's the only reason I knew Hamilton existed. I don't know anything about the school though. Hopefully they spent some of their money to bring in actual coaches. I think their a private school though. So you would think they should have enough money for coaches. Because it used to look like they had middle school P.E. teachers as coaches.
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