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After reading some posts in other threads I felt inclined to give my 2 cents worth. There have been many discussions on why travel is so much better than rec and how rec pulls our dd's down. I must say I wholeheartedly disagree. Yes, travel is in most cases is a better level of competition with serious commitments from players, coaches and parents. But let me tell you rec ball has its points as well. DD grew up playing rec and travel since age 9, as the travel ball coach we always took a couple weeks off for all-stars and tried not to interfere with their practices or games. Never had any issues from either side. Working together benefited both teams. The most telling point came from my dd last year as a junior in high school on a run to the state championship. "Dad, I love travel and places we go and the ?teams we play but Ill tell you playing with your team colors for your ?high school and the years in junior and little league meant something to me. Its just different." This from a now signed senior headed to a D1 school. You can co-exist and benefit from both even if its not winning it all! Sometimes fun, friendships and just playing with your community name on your chest mean something too!
Ok, Im done! Play Ball
Ok, Im done! Play Ball