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in_the_know
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 Posted - 01/31/2012 : 19:30:38
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Expect to pay between $1,200 to $2,000 for ages through 13 and then expect $2,000 - $4,000+ for older ages based on where you play.
These are just player dues to cover uniforms, coaches fees, field time, tournaments.
In addition to this, you'll pay gas, gate fees, food, hotel, etc, etc, as well as any additional lessons or training you choose to get on the side.
So it can be quite expensive depending on which program you pursue.
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Originally posted by ccistrunk
I am new to travel ball is it expensive
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Bigwhitevan
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Posted - 02/03/2012 : 11:09:51
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| I guess the cost of it contributes to the hurt feelings as well. Some people join a team not understanding the mindset of the coach. Then after playing as a full team they expect a certain level of play if you've paid. Some coaches agree with the "team I have" philosophy. Others say this but also want to win. Especially when your product is a reflection of you and/or your organization. Travel ball is designed to offer a different experience to kids and parents. It is not defined anywhere that I know except there is no draft and you are free to assemble the best team without hearing how you stacked it. I understand the angst over the hired gun but let's be real, most get upset because it decreases their chances of coming home with the trophy. Trophy hunters are only viewed badly if it takes the trophy away from someone. So that someone wanted it too. Development is great but it is also tested the best when you play the best. Lower level teams should always be striving to rise to the highest levels. This is true development. Only my opinion. |
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Spartan4
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Posted - 02/03/2012 : 12:27:22
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Originally posted by Bigwhitevan
I guess the cost of it contributes to the hurt feelings as well. Some people join a team not understanding the mindset of the coach. Then after playing as a full team they expect a certain level of play if you've paid. Some coaches agree with the "team I have" philosophy. Others say this but also want to win. Especially when your product is a reflection of you and/or your organization. Travel ball is designed to offer a different experience to kids and parents. It is not defined anywhere that I know except there is no draft and you are free to assemble the best team without hearing how you stacked it. I understand the angst over the hired gun but let's be real, most get upset because it decreases their chances of coming home with the trophy. Trophy hunters are only viewed badly if it takes the trophy away from someone. So that someone wanted it too. Development is great but it is also tested the best when you play the best. Lower level teams should always be striving to rise to the highest levels. This is true development. Only my opinion.
Best post on here in a long time....The same teams that label other teams/players as "trophy hunters" love to brag about what tourneys they won or sell previous success when recruiting other players..hypocritical at best
I agree about the hired gun statement as well, if a team picked up a kid that isn't good you never hear anything about it......these are all excuses..Team A didn't think he could win without adding a player and Team B is now gonna complain they got beat, been like that for a LONG LONG time |
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bestplayinbaseball
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Posted - 02/03/2012 : 15:09:50
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| And all this non sense talk stops as the boys get older and start playing REAL ball, with real development and real wins that come from a team and coach of good fundamentals, execution of plays, opportunizing a mistake by the other team on defense or a poor pitch.....................instead of hired gun teams, teams thrown together for winning only, or the poor design of "travel" baseball. |
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