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Re: All-Star Dads
[Re: JA]
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05/22/23 06:12 PM
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kodiak06
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When I was playing, all-star teams advanced by winning sub-district then district, etc.. That's how we did it too
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Re: All-Star Dads
[Re: JA]
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05/22/23 08:42 PM
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Posts: 5,060 Mobile, AL
Pwyse
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When I was playing, all-star teams advanced by winning sub-district then district, etc.. My understanding now is if you pay the entry fee, then you are guaranteed a certain number of games not based on the ability of the team, but if you are willing to pay the entry fee. Nope not all stars. You still have to come in 1st or 2nd to advance. Usually only 1st place advances past regionals. Travel ball is a little different. Very few tournaments do you have to qualify for, and the ones you do have to qualify for usually go by a point system. It’s not for everyone. My son played all stars, travel ball, showcases or summer ball from 6 years old to 20 years old. He loved every minute of it and so did we. He learned how to compete, mental toughness and how to be a great teammate. He also taught kids in Honduras baseball last summer and used it to further the kingdom of God. Last Saturday me and my wife and daughter drove to Baton Rouge to watch a 14U tournament that my son and future SIL were coaching in. It was a blast. Some people love it. Some people think it’s a waste of time. But it was great for me and my family. Side note… it was a little weird last Saturday when a guy asked me “Which one is yours?” I was like “ummm the one coaching 3rd.” 😂
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Re: All-Star Dads
[Re: GomerPyle]
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05/22/23 09:36 PM
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dead_eye
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More power to anyone who really enjoys it but man I just don’t get it. We have some friends who’s kid is doing 10u all stars this summer. They played in a 1-day tournament Saturday…”guaranteed 3 games with as many as 5”…..in a single day. Never heard how many they ended up playing but even 3 in a day is excessive and 5 in a day is just stupid
You’ve made a few comments similar in other threads. I feel the same way you do about it but I’ve never seen a kid have a drive for something like my kid has for ball so I’m supporting him. As long as he’s all in I’m all in.
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Re: All-Star Dads
[Re: dead_eye]
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05/22/23 09:58 PM
05/22/23 09:58 PM
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Posts: 13,056 Montgomery / Luverne
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More power to anyone who really enjoys it but man I just don’t get it. We have some friends who’s kid is doing 10u all stars this summer. They played in a 1-day tournament Saturday…”guaranteed 3 games with as many as 5”…..in a single day. Never heard how many they ended up playing but even 3 in a day is excessive and 5 in a day is just stupid
You’ve made a few comments similar in other threads. I feel the same way you do about it but I’ve never seen a kid have a drive for something like my kid has for ball so I’m supporting him. As long as he’s all in I’m all in. That's where I am right now. I didn't really know what I was signing up for when he made all stars but our summer is going to be pretty much baseball. If I had known that I'm not sure I would have done it, but he absolutely loves it. I'd rather him be playing ball than screwing around on an iPad
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Re: All-Star Dads
[Re: dead_eye]
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05/22/23 11:21 PM
05/22/23 11:21 PM
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Anyone on here have kids playing travel lacrosse ?
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Re: All-Star Dads
[Re: MarkCollin]
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05/23/23 08:20 AM
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I don’t know why kids get to decide what’s best for them when it comes to sports I absolutely believe it should be the kids decisions and not the parents pushing them. Why would you not want them to be a competitive person? As crenshawco said above, I’d much rather be watching my kids play sports than have their face buried in electronics. Luckily I have all girls, and besides soccer, we do indoor (heated/cooled) sports (cheerleading, dance, gymnastics).
If you want to always win, never play anyone better than you!
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Re: All-Star Dads
[Re: dead_eye]
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05/23/23 09:20 AM
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Posts: 14,756 Clanton
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I wish mine would quit or just play a little travel ball instead of both spring and fall. We started school ball for both in February. Ended it a few weeks ago and my daughter went straight into travel ball. Stephen will start his in the next few weeks and they will both play into October and Austin will probably play a few games in November. They both love playing and I like watching them but there’s a point when you have had enough. I haven’t been to a softball tournament yet this summer because they have all been a hr plus away. I made it clear years ago I wasn’t doing that crap and am sticking to it. I have honestly burned out on the ballpark and can only take small doses now.
Would walk over a naked woman to get to a gobblin turkey!
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Re: All-Star Dads
[Re: Chaser1]
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05/23/23 10:42 AM
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What bugs me is the value that is placed on kid’s sports nowadays. We have several parents of kids that have been on coaching lessons since they were 4 years old. The families live for softball. Between the two families there are 6 kids, all travel across the southeast. What’s really sad is the parents grew up in church and now their kids only come to Easter and Christmas. I just can’t understand why a leather ball has more value than their on kids eternity. Who’s to say they arent worshipping their own way, but churches are closing right and left; where are these kids gonna turn when the world consumes them. Are they going to hope that softball is going to give them the life lessons on turning to God. I understand they will be taught strength/not quitting/team work, but where is this in relation to God.
Yeah…gotta bring religion into it. Churches are closing right and left because they are being swallowed up by Mega Churches and people are leaving religion because of the games that a lot of churches are playing.
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Re: All-Star Dads
[Re: dead_eye]
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05/23/23 11:29 AM
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My son and his four friends just played their last high school game. They won a state chapmionship last year but they came up just short of winning the state championship after moving up to 2A They finished runner up this year. He played travel ball a few years. He got tired of travel ball when he started JV. For him what he loved the most was the group of guys he played with. From coach pitch to highschool these guys competed with and against each other and left it all on the field. I would have preferred he loved hunting and fishing like I did, but he was a ball player. I believe its a godly desire to strive and compete I'm certainly going to miss watching him play.
Whether you believe it or not life is a competition. Men compete for women, jobs and positions. I can't think of a better way to learn about this than through youth sports. I always tried to take the time and address the life lessons he could learn after all the little league games.
I also think God enjoys watching us compete and persevere in life, He allows us to fail, but gives us strength to get back up. He allows pain in the world. He seems to enjoy watching us all compete at life just like I enjoyed watching my son compete on the diamond.
"And the days that I keep my gratitude Higher than my expectations Well, I have really good days" Ray Wylie Hubbard
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