Big Travel Ball Orgs - Watered Down Talent

[dbronstein]

Sounds like y'all had a fun season, but I don't know if this is a dream come true to every player. Being on a great team is less important to many kids, IMO, than playing time and being with teammates and coaches that they really like and who like them. If those other needs are met, then yes, every player will want to be a part of it. But this is partly why you have the tendency toward parity. Kids look for more than being on a great team.

I completely agree with this.

 

[slingnit]

I have a pitcher pitching for Impact Gold. I think Houston Power is also setting up shop in several places.

I hear ya! My dd had a short stint with TXFC when Amanda was still with them. I noticed that American Freedom has branched out as well, now having teams in OK. It has gotten out of control with some of the orgs. But we still try to put our kids in best position possible to succeed and get to the "next" level.