TexBlue, you misunderstand me. I don't intend to continue beating this political horse here, since this is not the forum to deal with it. However, I want to respond to your comments, and to one of Mike's comments.
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But, it seems to me, after reading the posts, you're saying that a lot of teams are going elsewhere to avoid the better teams. ... I don't believe we ever once thought about what the governing bodies were going to do to make US more competitive. We thought that was always up to us. Eventually, we got to where we wanted to be.
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The issue is
a lot more complicated than that. It involves qualificating for ASA nationals (the regional NQ's not being "regional"), the timing of knowing IF you qualify (a mere week or 2 before nationals), the expense of ASA nationals given the distance and the last minute travel costs, and finally, after all that, not really having a shot at a top 20 finish.
The only reason I brought this topic up was that the press release on the new Pres was so SP myopic that it jumped out at me.
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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA If you really want to know what I think the problem with JO ball is the priorities of the people running the teams. There is no longer that all-important national championship to be earned, but the number of games to be played and opportunities for them to be seen.
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Maybe so, but ASA needs to recognize reality. The ground has shifted underneath girls sports. Who cares if the Orange County Squeezers win the National Championship? Their parents, that's who. Travel teams are not community teams; they have no connection to anyone except their own organization. What do these parents care about (esp at 16U and up, but disturbingly, 14U and below also)?... exposure and a full ride Title IX.
ASA needs to recognize the needs and requirements of their customers. If exposure tournaments are more important than national championships, then provide them, ASA. What's the problem?