- Feb 3, 2011
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Do you really think she's got the minority opinion? Or is it that the "softball bosses" are in control of what that opinion ought to be? I understand that injuries are a part of life regardless of what sports a kid plays, but if I kid has a nagging elbow injury from year-round softball or a shoulder issue related to playing volleyball for years on end with few breaks, doesn't it stand to reason that maybe, just maybe, an extended break would do the body some good? Of course there are kids who'll play a single sport forever and rarely have these issues, but just looking around out here, it seems like those are the young athletes who are the exception to the rule when it comes to health. Maybe that's just what I want - or rather DON'T want - to see, too, but I tend to be pretty slow when it comes to reaching conclusions.As they say - If ifs and buts were candy and nuts every day would be Christmas. You can lament all you want about how you think it should be, and your view about what is best for kids, but that will not change a thing. I get the idea that this is much more your issue than your daughters. It sounds like she should not be playing TB and maybe rec would be a better fit for her. If you do not want to commit to one sport, then don't. It is that simple. But don't expect the world to change to suit your needs. You asked if you are the only one? The answer is no, but like it or not you are in the minority opinion on this issue.
There's nothing wrong with every single player wanting to play at the highest possible level for their ability, but the reality is that the majority of players I see at tournaments are not future scholarship players. The numbers just don't work out.