Pitching and Pitchers Discussion Should pitchers get a financial break?

[Watching22]

With the cost of pitching lessons sometimes being $50.00 and up per session, the addition cost to play travel ball can skyrocket. One to two lessons a week is equal to an extra $50.00 - $100.00 that the family assumes for the benefit of the team. That's potentially, from let's say September - May, $450.00 - $900.00. Even if some instructors charge less, it still adds up. Why don't more teams, who are looking for dedicated, elite pitchers, cut the family a break with team fees? I know people pay for other types of lessons too, batting, speed and agility, etc., but everyone player should be expected to have those skills. Just curious.

 

[crystlemc]

My dd is a pitcher and we have never asked about or expected a break on fees. She chose to play that position so it is our responsibility to eat that cost. Catchers take lessons just as frequently and pay just as much for those lessons. Should they get a break on fees? Or the girls who take defensive and hitting instruction weekly. Why not give them a break? Where does it end? And where, then, does the team money come from? You are not assuming that cost for the benefit of the team; you are assuming it for the benefit of your daughter.

So my opinion is no price break.

 

[Ferrigno20]

Should players that go to hitting instruction get a break or fielding instruction? As Crystle said its a choice to get your DD better I dont think you should get a price break IMO.

 

[Lenski65]

With the cost of pitching lessons sometimes being $50.00 and up per session, the addition cost to play travel ball can skyrocket. One to two lessons a week is equal to an extra $50.00 - $100.00 that the family assumes for the benefit of the team. That's potentially, from let's say September - May, $450.00 - $900.00. Even if some instructors charge less, it still adds up. Why don't more teams, who are looking for dedicated, elite pitchers, cut the family a break with team fees? I know people pay for other types of lessons too, batting, speed and agility, etc., but everyone player should be expected to have those skills. Just curious.

The family is paying for the benefit of their dd, not the benefit of the team. Also, pitchers on average get much more athletic scholarship monies than the average position player. Non pitcher parents are not forcing pitcher parents to pay for pitching lessons.

 

[vikingsix]

With the cost of pitching lessons sometimes being $50.00 and up per session, the addition cost to play travel ball can skyrocket. One to two lessons a week is equal to an extra $50.00 - $100.00 that the family assumes for the benefit of the team. That's potentially, from let's say September - May, $450.00 - $900.00. Even if some instructors charge less, it still adds up. Why don't more teams, who are looking for dedicated, elite pitchers, cut the family a break with team fees? I know people pay for other types of lessons too, batting, speed and agility, etc., but everyone player should be expected to have those skills. Just curious.

i'm not up on the NCAA regulations but i remember someone saying when this was brought up before, that giving someone a break on fees (other than "need" based that is uniformly applied) could jeapardize one's amateurism status- just a thought and maybe someone knows that answer

 

[Blue Ice]

No!!!!! Because my kids aren't pitchers.

 

[mightymouse]

There are catchers that take lessons and go to extra camps and clinics to refine their positions. These also cost a fortune. No price break....as no one has forced my daughter to pick that position.

 

[Joker2]

Depends on if you are pitching for a top-tier program or mid level program.

 

[coachtomv]

No!!!!! Because my kids aren't pitchers.

Yes!!! Because my kid is a pitcher, lol. ......kidding, of course not.

 

[Fastball19]

Ok so now that is my first question at tryouts!!

 

[FastBat]

No! My dd is a pitcher, for the last 18 months, she has taken two 60 minute lessons/week at $60/lesson. But, I wouldn't expect to get a break on team fees because I notice pitcher's families are usually the ones that can afford a little extra, most of the time.

 

[Blue Ice]

Ok so now that is my first question at tryouts!!

Actually... First question should be, what position does your DD play? Jk

 

[gobug]

DD is a pitcher and I don't think any pitcher should get a break on fees no matter what level or team they play for. Choosing to become a pitcher or a catcher for that matter is an individual's choice therefore they should not be treated any differently than any other player on their team. JMHO

 

[BallerX4]

No! My dd is a pitcher, for the last 18 months, she has taken two 60 minute lessons/week at $60/lesson. But, I wouldn't expect to get a break on team fees because I notice pitcher's families are usually the ones that can afford a little extra, most of the time.

Help me understand how you have come to the conclusion that pitcher's families can afford anything more than any other position's families. WOW.

 

[FastBat]

Help me understand how you have come to the conclusion that pitcher's families can afford anything more than any other position's families. WOW.

MY ORIGINAL REPLY WAS:
No! My dd is a pitcher, for the last 18 months, she has taken two 60 minute lessons/week at $60/lesson. But, I wouldn't expect to get a break on team fees because I notice pitcher's families are usually the ones that can afford a little extra, most of the time.

OR (I could also add) have disposable income they are willing to spend on pitching lessons. That's all, no harm, just an observation! I promise I'm not putting anyone down, sorry if I offended you. Just adding my 2 cents to a silly little post.

 

[Joker2]

MY ORIGINAL REPLY WAS:
No! My dd is a pitcher, for the last 18 months, she has taken two 60 minute lessons/week at $60/lesson. But, I wouldn't expect to get a break on team fees because I notice pitcher's families are usually the ones that can afford a little extra, most of the time.

OR (I could also add) have disposable income they are willing to spend on pitching lessons. That's all, no harm, just an observation! I promise I'm not putting anyone down, sorry if I offended you. Just adding my 2 cents to a silly little post.

Wow! Just Wow is all I can say.

 

[cwes24]

I think they should get paid by the other other kids on the team.

 

[flarays]

I loved the comment about the pitchers at the higher levels getting price breaks - and parents that are now the teams pitching or bench coach and travel expenses are now covered. The list goes on and on.....

 

[Outwork]

I loved the comment about the pitchers at the higher levels getting price breaks - and parents that are now the teams pitching or bench coach and travel expenses are now covered. The list goes on and on.....

heard the same- but now that the cats out of the bag, how many pitcher's parents are out their scratching their heads wondering why they never got a discount and if the OTHER pitchers have?

 

[CarMad]

Pretty simple. If you have an above average pitcher just don't join a team. Wait until late winter and jump on the OFC to browse through the 50 posts from teams still needing a number one then go make your deal. Instant discount!