A bit of background. My second year 12U DD started playing for a 14U travel team this past fall. When we joined the team we made it clear with the coaches that she would be returning to rec ball in the spring so she could compete under Socal ASA rules. The Socal ASA rules require that a player not be on a travel type team roster after March 31st. At the time the coaches were supportive as she was added to the team as the #3 pitcher. Fast forward to the present. She is now the #1 pitcher and is pitching the majority of the innings. The former #2 pitcher is doing well but we are simply not winning as consistently when she pitches. The former #2 pitcher left the team as she was not getting enough innings. Bottom line is the travel team will be left with 1 pitcher and getting another at this time of year is extremely difficult. On the other hand, if my DD returns to rec league (I registered her with the league at the beginning of the season and she has been playing weekday games to maintain eligibility) we will have a very good team that has a realistic chance at a state title. This type of opportunity does not present itself very often. While her 14U travel team is very competitive we don't have a shot a national title this year.
My DD is torn and came to me last night very upset about having to make a decision. I am posting this as I find this board full of insightful individuals and I am betting that some of you have been in a similar predicament in the past. Thoughts?
My DD is torn and came to me last night very upset about having to make a decision. I am posting this as I find this board full of insightful individuals and I am betting that some of you have been in a similar predicament in the past. Thoughts?