jtat32 wrote:As someone who has been around this sport for awhile, I would strongly urge restraint in discussing strengths and weaknesses of particular teams. There's nothing wrong at all with acknowledging/congratulating achievement, but discussing weaknesses of particular teams or players isn't healthy. Keep it off here, and keep it to yourselves in the stands - this is the kind of thing that breaks teams up.
Travel ball isn't an "everyone get's a trophy" environment, and it shouldn't be. At the same time, these kids aren't public figures, they're 10-12 year olds, and they're all working their tails off.
Nothing said was particularly offensive. I'm just passing on some advice.
mikemilly wrote:Lady Hustle doesn't have a pitcher? Sounds offensive to me , and probably the Lady Hustle pitchers family.
jtat's point is well-taken, as is your point mikemilley. This "in-depth" analysis of the 12U division is out of control, and it is a product of fastpitch parents with too much time on their hands. I have been guilty of this in the past as well.
The only thing more absurd is suggesting that ASA umps favor certain programs.