Please advertise when you have this league so I can get the 70 or so kids I will bring with me to get in registration line. to return baseball to urban fields. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. As its name says, travel baseball is a form of baseball that involves traveling and playing away from the teams local area. Is the travel ball opportunity your 714 year old kid has more important than Friday nights and Saturday mornings at home with the family? And teams may invite players from anywhere in the region. Al Mohlers Culture Shift Well, this certainly diverged off the main topic of traveling versus rec sports, but I hope it provides a little more to talk about, especially among family members. Rookie is for 7 and 8 year olds. How do you help your childs best come out, leaving the potential open for higher levels of competition, while avoiding the possible detriments of rigorous levels of the sport? Baseball should be a fun game for him not a demanding job. I enjoyed your article and the discussion following it. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. From a father of 3 boys I can confirm this to be absolute truth. When I walked on and made the Razorbacks, the sport I loved to play became a year-round job. I was impressed when we showed up that the Varsity girls took a little time to welcome her and get her situated before the coaches were ready. Travel Ball "World Series". After college, my husband played pro baseball for a while and I played on a national team. Cant keep my almost 13 yr old from it since 5, and 3 yr old hits a large bucket of real balls off the tee by himself at the indoor facility in a cage while his brother hits in another. Is travel baseball killing Little League in America? My son started disliking baseball at 9 years old because the boys in rec wouldnt hit a cut off, and dropped the ball so often. Thanks to all who replied. A lot of these programs operate on a business-like, almost professional, level and feature teams in all age groups. I learned I would have to stay in a hotel for out-of-town tournaments. I have been wanting to put my son on a travel team. Not necessarily, but if your kid is in the 714 age range, I will suspect that you might not be pursuing the wisest course. Im betting you would be better off saving your money to help him with college expenses. Applaud effort and celebrate results for both dugouts. I hope my article could help to answer your questions. Additionally, every local Little League program in the United States with a team that travels 150 miles or more per one round trip to a section, state, and region level tournament receives a reimbursement from Little League Baseball of $1 per mile for one round trip to each tournament site, to help offset travel expenses. It is evangelism that is not solely dependent upon our efforts, but on the power of the Word being preached, loved, and then given to others. Waiting lists for leagues. When my life ends, I will have to give an account to my Lord as to whether I obeyed the command in Matt28:19 that says Go. Thats commendable, but I suspect that those tournaments dont always start the Sunday games at times that make finding a worship service possible. I also when I was kid play at lyndon and never traveled and loved it and still played college baseball myself for 4 yrs. Operating Policies and Position Statements, Little League - Character, Courage, Loyalty. And you are right about MLB not being all its cracked up to be; several of my sons college teammates were drafted in the top 10 rounds (as high as supplemental 1st round), and with only one exception, they all complained about the grind and monotony (not to mention extremely low salaries) once they entered the minor leagues. No doubt there are exceptions, but I havent personally witnessed one. However, players who do participate in any non-Little League activity, and miss games or practices because of such participation, may be suspended or dismissed from their Little League team by action of the local Little League Board of Directors. Batting cage time and sessions with the pitching coach came with additional costs. It is a trend mirrored by our schools, hospitals and military. However, many people believe that the Little League better cultivates the true spirit of baseball as opposed to the sometimes too professional and competitive approach in travel baseball. Of course our children have bents that we want to nurture, encourage and help them develop, but lets make sure we arent pursuing our own agenda. The Little League has dominated youth baseball for years, but today its unable to provide the satisfying level of coaching and skill development. He was athletic and had the potential to play college baseball, so we finally enrolled him in travel ball after his freshman year in high school. Division Descriptions: Teeball is for 5 and 6 year olds not ready for coach pitch baseball. The local Little League and the teams players, manager, or coaches, do not need to raise any funds to be able to participate in the Little League Baseball World Series. It did to me. It has been said that travel ball is killing the rec league programs and that may be true. If non-Christians are playing travel ball on Sundays and all the Christians are in church with other Christians, how will the Christians win the non-Christians to Christ? There are no playoffs unless otherwise noted. All Rights Reserved. And there are eight Urban Youth Academies providing year-round instruction in the game. Northern Virginia Travel Baseball League. Skip to main content Toggle navigation menu. I never felt that way until I got to college, but looking at the demands of travel ball, I totally understand how the kid feels. Please. Outside of Little League Baseball. This post seems a departure from your normal posting and writing. My kid started lessons at five and at almost thirteen, still going strong. Mr. Greene, who is currently a minor league coordinator and coach for the Milwaukee Brewers, said what troubles him is not pushy parents, showboating players or bullying coaches. I stayed with the Little League program because I was told that for my sons 7-year-old season, there would be kid pitching. Once-proud public institutions are being privatized, with many unintended consequences. I was recently Contemplating to start travel ball from my son recently and for some reason Ive been holding back . He followed the Coach Pitch program, which focused on fundamentals fundamentals I felt my son already had. However, Little League International also has the right to limit participation in its activities to players who comply with its rules, regulations, and policies. I am offering these thoughts for parents who are considering whether to put their kids on a competitive team, or a travel-ball team, or a tournament team, or whatever it may be called in your sport and locale. I just watched a program not too long ago on the rise of Tommy johns surgeries. The physical and mental challenges of pursuing more than one sport is healthy in every respect. Spoiler: I wasnt good enough to keep playing. On each weekend, a team will participate in at least four games or even more if its a three-day weekend. Im not saying that travel ball is a sin, but it seems to be something that Satan can use to tempt people away (especially dads). As parents, however, we can sometimes unknowingly pressure our kids to continuing pursuing things at a higher level because we want it for them, not because they want it, and we proverbially try to put a square peg into a round hole. I dont even want to think about how much parents pay for their 714 year old kids to travel to tournaments, to stay in hotels, to pay the tournament entry fees, and whatever else all this costs. In addition to a spring season, PSLL offers a summer league, summer camps, fall ball, and a winter skills clinic. The only kind of baseball scholarship D1 programs offer is a partial one. Your email address will not be published. ), What is the Easiest Position in Baseball? If the ultimate goal is for the kid to get to the pros, then joining a travel baseball program is definitely a better choice. But most of them still play, in one way or another. Awards. , weakening volunteer-based programs that promise affordable sports for all children. Besides the usual costs of buying bats, uniforms, cleats, and other equipment, there are team fees and the costs of fuel, accommodation, and dining. (Not that we did everything right by any means!!) They will actually improve more at each sport because a variety of new skills enhances old ones in ways that cant be quantified. Thanks for posting this. Its a Jesuit-based publication with a political slant that does not agree with mine. Were enjoying the homeschool league to which we belong right now, but also realize that our daughters team is not a highly competitive team, but the JV/Varsity teams are a bit more competitive. Thus the rec league dries up. Nor am I categorically condemning their decisions and choices. The travel baseball vs Little League debate has been a hot topic in US youth baseball for quite some time now. There have been times when our kids insisted that the entire family wear Orioles stuff. Turn your focus and see a different view. He has a decent arm but has never pitched in travel. However, they are much more severe. The MCLL Fall season has a developmental focus and is an opportunity for players to try the division they may play next Spring. When I was a kid, I played baseball under the Little League umbrella from age 8 through age 12. If I show my kids church is optional but reach the other parents, Ive failed. The three year old is already all in and ready to play. It was time for him to play real baseball! But today, Havenwood Little League does not exist. Fifth, a child can play travel ball while a family is still committed to church. The best coaches and the best players stop playing rec ball in favor of travel ball, leading to fewer teams and a lower level of competition in the rec league. I have a feeling you may not describe yourself as so Dr. Hamilton (humble?) He didnt make the middle school team as only travel ball kids only made it. NASCAR started as bootleggers in the 1940s and 1950s trying to see who had the fastest car. Confused! Id venture no but the travel ball experience can be quite beneficial to that pursuit can it not provided travel ball doesnt become a means to an end which, unfortunately, it often is. Coach B, Come play in SBMSA in Houston. It always seemed the season ended right about the time we got to know everyone. She excelled once she wasnt under my leadership and under the leadership of a professional. A fun, family-friendly, reasonably affordable activity you can do with the kids? March 28, 2014 -- A Little League coach and his family said they feared for their safety when their East Meadow, N.Y., neighbor terrorized them for a year with threatening anonymous letters because her son failed to make the summer travel team. "We spent days, months, years . But a story did cross my timeline about something near and dear to my heart: baseball. We dont win Non-Christians by showing them how little we care about worship and the assembly of believers, we win them through honoring God as better than all other appetites. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Thank you for this. Think about your reasons for getting your child into a sport. foster a love for the game. Third, most days my family enjoys family travel ball, together. Learn from others short comings and honor God with your precious time on the field. The result: In the United States, baseball is becoming a mostly white country-club sport for upper-class families to consume, like a snorkeling vacation or a round of golf. Truthfully, we have gotten better instruction and development at a Rec ball/All Star level. When comparing travel baseball vs Little League, each of the two has its own advantages and drawbacks. I dont believe in definitive s. My 10 year old tried out for a travel team for over 2 months. We have commodified the play of millions of children into. The Holy Spirit leads us all differently. But, the worst part of it all was that my son was clearly not having the same amount of fun he had in Little League last year. I know that may sound weird working with a kid at such a young age, but his older brother played baseball, so he was always around. It will look different for each family and each child. They work the young players harder, but the result is better player development. He said he had seen it happen. sacrifice your sons childhood on the altar of the hope, each team is allowed a maximum of 11.7 scholarships, Dont Play Travel Ball: Stay in the Rec League | For His Renown | Pastor John Reading List, http://kristenanneglover.com/my-kids-dont-play-sports/#comment-6411, 6-String Salvo, February 12, 2016 Mike Lee, The Daily Discovery (February 12, 2016) - Entreating Favor, More Great Reading | Second Chance Pastor, Todays Links // 4 Free Kindle Books, Worship Songs, Socialist Millennials, Buy a Friend App, Freedom from Anxiety | Word + Life | KevinHalloran.net. vs. travel. Identity: Think about how your child views his or her identity. You explain it t the tee for me and cant thank you enough . The biggest problem I see is the fact that there are too many marginal players who should be. Also, Im more interested and more compelled by Scripture to promote the spiritual health of my own children than of their team mates. 2 were here. And I want to provide the best competitive opportunities I can for my own kids. If youre not ready to make certain sacrifices, then this form of baseball is probably not for you. I intend to keep it that way. If youre exalting baseball over all these other things, areyou serving a false god, an idol, that is going to use you and then throw you away? Member since Aug 2014. Copyright 2003-2023 Were seeing some growth in her skills and she loves the game. Part of the argument for travel ball is the appeal of better competition. A job is not a game. In fact, Little League International pays all the expenses of the dozens of teams that reach the World Series level in Little League Baseball and Softball, including travel, meals, and lodging. It can be a huge change in commitment, skill level, and dedication depending on the type of team and price you go into. LSU Fan. Havent seen any. Listen to baseball experts'. Articles like this help. What are they learning? I understand that now I may be bringing up an exception to the norm. Girls have been admitted since 1974. In the end, it should all come to what the kid wants. It should be noted that the local Little League programs pay a one-time entry fee for each team to enter Tournament Play ($200), which goes into a restricted fund used exclusively for offsetting local Little League programs expenses accrued during International Tournament play, including the World Series in each division of play. Kids are smarter than what we want to give them credit for. Our son never felt like he missed out on anything; he was too busy playing other sports and doing other activities. He played Little League all the way through age 14 and has wonderful memories of playoff games, sometimes leading all the way to state. Baseball is the greatest game ever, it is exactly that, a game. Let kids be kids. I have friends I respect whose kids have played (and some who do play) travel ball, and I mean no offense to them by this post. We have made this decision for the past three years and been ridiculed for it and told we are not being fair to our son. They use evangelism as a spiritual reason for not being in church. Uniforms, equipment, and any assets belonging to the local Little League (including uniforms bearing the required Little League shoulder patch), cannot be used for non-Little League activities, or in any game or tournament not specifically approved by Little League International. A jury convicted three men of murder in the 2017 death of a beloved Little League coach who was fatally stabbed over a confiscated driver's license while working security at a downtown bar. In 2002, Havenwood Little League merged with Riviera Beach Little League and two other local baseball programs in Pasadena and became the Pasadena Baseball Club. Are those stewardship issues as well? And given the number of kids playing and the number of available spots, even a partial baseball scholarship is terribly unlikely. Well, the genie of privatized baseball cannot be put back in the bottle. Jan 25, 8:31am. His, After all, theres a reason why the closing scene of. OP's son sounds like a hard worker, just have to work in the right place 35 Reply [deleted] 5 yr. ago And to get your kid into a school with AP courses. Harford County Travel Baseball League: Sports league web site provided and hosted free of charge by LeagueLineup.com - The Youth and Amateur Sports Portal! However, travel baseball is very time-consuming and not easy on the budget. General Pitching Topics. Jan 25, 9:28am. Do not tolerate conduct of the weak and uneducated. If youre coaching your 12 year olds travel ball team, what does that mean for the rec league opportunities your 7 year old has? You need the church, and the church needs you. Coaches pitch from a shorter distance than Rookie with a softer exterior ball. I played college baseball and never once played Travel Ball in the summer until I was 17. Anthony Lynn, who remembers his Little League days so vividly, told me that he thinks travel ball is cynical. Is it any wonder that race sponsors like Goodys and Virginia National Bank have been replaced by Bluegreen Vacations, Ally, or Bank of America? But this, which I encourage you to read in its entirety, is a very damning piece about the state of baseball in America. Nope, the good, serious players in most sports do both in high school. This question reveals how far our cultural worldview has intermixed with a Christian one. Its apparent that wegenerally speakingspend more time encouraging our children to pursue athletic excellence than we do in developing a Biblical Worldview in them. . It was good for us a s a family although the wallet didnt think so. However, I am concerned about the amount of time spent in preparation, travel, and practice that can rob a family of what is truly important from a Scriptural perspective. I know families whove mortgaged their homes so their kids can play baseball, he said. And this, more than anything else, is the problem with the continued growth and success of baseball. Do I think that she will even play on the high school level? It seems to me that time comes in the mid to late teens, but thats going to be a judgment call . (Answered! (Also, the boy could really hit. I played two years of major college baseball at the University of Arkansas, and Ive been coaching my sons in baseball and basketball for the last 7 years or so. Fun for all, talent levels not seen before. I also grew up watching sports slowly take over Sundays as the team practices/warmups got earlier and earlier until they happened during church times. Steven_Ellis February 21, 2015, 12:46pm #1. They sound the same. They need to run and jump and exercise other muscles than the ones required by baseball. Jesus is God not baseball. We invite you take just a few moments to browse our ever expanding list of teams below. Do the social aspects improve their values and stimulate great discussions at home, or lead them away from family?). And there are eight Urban Youth Academies. Continue with Recommended Cookies. With American Specialty Express' online . But most of them still play, in one way or another. I would urge you to consider how trustworthy Jesus is, how he can reconcile you to God, how he has paid for your sin, and how his Spirit can enable you to love others and enjoy life with them in a gathering of people joined together at a local church. The piece in America by John W. Miller posits that America sold out Little League through the widespread adoption of high-dollar travel baseball: The father on the phone was upset. We have expanded our season to now include winter training, a competitive league spring travel schedule, tournament season as well as a competitive league fall schedule. They had to draft 8th graders to play for the high school JV team so the others could step up and play the Varsity. With baseball programs now a rarity in middle schools, travel baseball and Little League are the best option for kids enthusiastic about baseball. . As of now, we do believe that we are pursing the wisest course. Its not for every child or family, but we have enjoyed allowing our child to play travel ball, at least today. Its important to be committed to making games, meets, tournaments, and practices a priority, but not at the expense of church, or important family gatherings. Additionally, they will probably have fewer injuries and enjoy the competition more. Additionally, every local Little League program in the United States with a team that travels 150 miles or more per one round trip to a section, state, and region level tournament receives a reimbursement from Little League Baseball of $1 per mile for one round trip to each tournament site, to help offset travel expenses. Train your coaches and prepare them for every level they will be involved. Yes, Major League Baseball has its RBI Program to return baseball to urban fields. Jan 25, 9:37am. For years, the Little League has been the stepping stone for kids between the fun youth play and the more serious high-school and collegiate baseball leagues. ). The gods of baseball punished me for my lack of devotion. We have commodified the play of millions of children intoa $19.2 billion business, weakening volunteer-based programs that promise affordable sports for all children. But it is, quite literally, passed down from generation to generation. I think "specialization" is killing certain sports in local markets, it depends. Rec ball and travel ball can coexist, BUT, it has to be done with the kids as the foremost priority. Praying we keep the Lord first in all thingsand your insights help!!! Im coming at this topic from a multi-dimensional approach. The guy running the program told me he was going to have a 7/8-year-old team. Its a fading game. In Florida, some high-level programs now cost over $10,000 a season. Since tournaments and games are. As more and more kids get involved in travel ball, the best players are taken out of the rec league. And man (probably some do) dont evangelize. Not one. Baseball exists not just because of the community's love of the game. Please dont mortgage your home on a dream that your kid might be good enough to go pro. If anything, there are more youth sports options for people to pick what works best for them, even though there are. I wrote about this for Camden Chat in 2016: Orioles baseball will not be the most important thing that we teach our daughter about. (This, too, however, isnt a litmus test. I remember back when we played Dizzy Dean and Babe Ruth baseball. Today, that role has been mainly overtaken by travel baseball which has become the basis for young players looking to build a baseball career. Id bet if you polled the MLB players the vast majority of them would agree. There are other times even on Sundays to play just as there are many different times that people worship. For those not going into coaching/training or the extremely few that will play professionally the focus needs to not get away from marketable skills once your done with college; which is a challenge in itself as athletes are often steered towards meaningless degrees to accommodate athletics. We have the pressure of middle school tryouts being in 2 years, and we wanted to make sure that he did well at those tryouts. He told us last week that he is glad that we have taught him to focus on his eternal future. Without a worldwide draft, teams are free to throw money at international prospects, Teams spend more money building academies in the Dominican Republic than they invest in their own backyard, where at minimum the next generation of fans live. I dont see anything wrong with having children that play recreational sports. We pretty much know that were not ready to commit to a large amount of travel and that will be a consideration as our daughter gets older. Do they enjoy it or is it a drudge? There are two sides to every situation. If youre a non-Christian reading this post, dont you want to live for something more than baseball? Non-Christians exist because what they worship is false. I dont usually read things that are in America. The coach was great! Always keep in mind why you have this child involved in sport. I appreciate the article. I thought I had found the answer. 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