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National Franchise (200+ teams)
Regional Franchise (100-199 teams)
Mid-size org (11-99 teams)
Small org (2-10 teams)
Independents
Are there really orgs out there with 200+ teams? Even Batbusters lists about 110 (quick scan math ). I would imagine that there is no such thing as any overriding quality control or even coaching philosophy over so sprawling an organization. If there is any advantage to being affiliated with a top-level organization that has college contacts, how would you even stand out among the 1500+ players that they're representing?
I do see advantages to what you list as small to midsize. DD's org has 12 teams at different age levels, and we do have org-wide practices and the coaches mostly seem to be on the same page with the head of the organization who has many college contacts. He has also worked directly with all of the kids in the program and could make a personal recommendation as part of the recruiting process. The upper-level teams seem to have no problem getting into the larger showcase events in our area as well as Florida. As pattar rightly pointed out, having access to the top tournaments and showcases around the country doesn't do you much good if you're only considering schools within driving distance.