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Dan ... with all due respect, I think your post is pretty harsh. You are right that if you're not playing travel ball these days, that its going to be hard to make most high school teams and compete. But I think you're off base to say that rec ball is all about "everyone winning". Rec ball is just that ... recreational. Your post sounds to me like you are saying if you aren't going to play a sport at its most competitive level, then don't play at all. Really? What's wrong with some of our youth playing for recreational and social purposes, not to mention the possible physical health benefits? Not everyone wants to put the time and expense into playing every sport they play at the most competitive level. For example, my DD focused on softball, but she also very much enjoyed playing CYO volleyball and basketball when she was in elementary school ... and I have to believe that other girls who are focused on another sport might enjoy playing some rec softball as well. It has nothing to do with "everybody wins".
One other note ... I hear and agree with your comment about rec leagues saying they play states and all, but competitive fastpitch does this as well, don't they. There are all the different associations, and some have A and B states and nationals, some have north and south states, and almost all of them have regional "nationals" or "world series", I guess so kids and parents and coaches can go home and say we came in x place at nationals?
sometimes harsh is like "the truth hurts". YES, I am very competitive and maybe thats where my veiws come from. Everyone has their own ideas and what they want for their kids and thats the beauty of this great country and the freedom we have. I only answered the posters question the way i see it. Many others might think i am crazy or harsh and thats cool with me!