CoachMikeD
Teach First, Win Later!
Good job, Youth sports is about teaching lessons and developing skills. I believe that even in travel ball, too much emphasis is placed on winning and specializing. I feel everyone should play in pool games and friendlies, then in the brackets go for the win. Otherwise you put yourself in a position to expect a player who has rarely played to suddenly be great when a star gets injured. In addition, if a college coach comes to your star shortstop and says "I really like your play but I need a 2B...." is she going to say "no, I only play shortstop?" Goodbye scholarship. Keep up the good work.