Are people grinding through TB, practices, etc, etc, to get a college scholarship because the kid has a legitimate shot? Or are they doing it because the kid loves it and yet understands they probably will not get a scholarship? Or are they just flat out delusional?
In my opinion it all comes down to choices. Before anyone decides to get involved in travel ball, they should learn as much as they can, and make an educated decision. I know for a fact that some parents are delusional, or at least have unrealistic expectations. I'm not sure what to say about that. Without being harsh, I start thinking about a quote a friend of mine often says to me; "You can't fix stupid". Unfortunately there are a lot of adults out there that make poor decisions in various topics, not just athletics. I could talk for days about some of the purchasing habits of my next door neighbor... But those choices are his, and out of my control. All I can do is try to make the best decisions for myself, and help my daughter mature into an adult capable of making good decisions for herself.