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Parents, coaches and general fastpitch softball fans,
After reading many different topics on this forum is seems that there is a fundamental problem with Travel Softball. ?There is always an epic battle between the parents and coaches or between the coaches of different organizations. ?Everyone seems to have differences. (tryouts, recruiting, tournaments, umpires, team rosters, and etc) ?This is just a list.
My question: ?Is there a problem with the lack of leadership from the governing bodies (ASA, NSA, PONY, USSSA, FAST, WFC, USFA and any other)?
I am just suggesting that maybe these sanctioning bodies should set standards and limitations. ?(Recruiting practices, tryouts, registered tested and qualified coaches, tested and qualified umpires and a code of conduct for parents, players and coaches.) ? Again, this is just a list and you can add to it.
I understand that travel softball is a free marketplace and that different organizations can and may do their own thing. ?Which is why America is a great place to live. ?We are free to make choices, free to dream big and free to voice our opinion. ?But we still live under a set of laws.
Should there be something done? or Should it be left alone? ?
Please respect everyones opinion and do not find fault in some other persons opinion. ?There just might be suggestions that can make a difference in the future of softball. ?
After reading many different topics on this forum is seems that there is a fundamental problem with Travel Softball. ?There is always an epic battle between the parents and coaches or between the coaches of different organizations. ?Everyone seems to have differences. (tryouts, recruiting, tournaments, umpires, team rosters, and etc) ?This is just a list.
My question: ?Is there a problem with the lack of leadership from the governing bodies (ASA, NSA, PONY, USSSA, FAST, WFC, USFA and any other)?
I am just suggesting that maybe these sanctioning bodies should set standards and limitations. ?(Recruiting practices, tryouts, registered tested and qualified coaches, tested and qualified umpires and a code of conduct for parents, players and coaches.) ? Again, this is just a list and you can add to it.
I understand that travel softball is a free marketplace and that different organizations can and may do their own thing. ?Which is why America is a great place to live. ?We are free to make choices, free to dream big and free to voice our opinion. ?But we still live under a set of laws.
Should there be something done? or Should it be left alone? ?
Please respect everyones opinion and do not find fault in some other persons opinion. ?There just might be suggestions that can make a difference in the future of softball. ?