The cost of travel softball is PRICELESS. My daughter now plays in college and when I look back to the 9 years spent traveling to 27 states, countless tournaments and the friends made it is PRICELESS. Yes, it is very expensive to play travel with lessons, team fees, hotel, and travel by car / plane. But the memories and lessons learned to create a very focused young woman that is determined to be the best softball player she can be while being the best student she can be, 4.0 GPA going into her junior year. She is a pre-med Biology major with the goal of becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon. The game has taught her how to manage her time effectively, work with people, and be a leader. I am very proud of her and I cannot put a price on that!!!!
So I can tell those parents that do not understand why make the time commitment and investment in travel softball? That it is a lot more than what you see on the field. It is about helping a young lady develop self-confidence, knowing how to plan, and collaboration with people that carries well beyond the ball field and into her career long term.