AlwaysImprove wrote:Too many varied scenarios. As Spazsdad points out, some kids life experience can be greatly enhanced by playing some great softball and getting a degree. Others may be super smart kids where softball can become that ticket to that next level university.
For some they pursue it until it becomes crystal clear that it is not going to happen, still they learned a lot, made some friends, stayed out of the malls, learned a ton about life and how to handle themselves.
I do think that people are being much more intelligent about their recruiting approach. They know the coach only knows so much, can only help you so much. Unless are on a Firecrackers, BatBusters, Corona Angles level of team. That reckless pursuit of softball scholarship often results in bad decisions.
Also, I chuckle when people point at others after they have a challenging event. Whether that be not getting into a college, getting into a college and not doing that well and coming home. My life was certainly never straight forward. Quite often after one of these 'challenges', I land square on my feet, build something great, and it is those that were laughing that are end up calling me asking me if there is any work.
Rarely is life is a straight path. Only know a few people that have had that straight path. They are boring people and I don't enjoy their company much.
Excellent points. I'm betting that many heads were nodding while reading your last two paragraphs.
