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I live and coach in Alaska, our geography dictates travel to compete. I am not talking long drives, we must fly. Expenses are incredible.
Getting the games is valuable to any player, however from my perspective travel with kids under eleven years old is overkill. The revolving door of parent/coach is a problem, but good luck trying to find a dedicated coach who hasnt a blood interest these days. Sending kids to camps and or select squads has its draw backs too. After a parent spends large to supper size their kids skill level, good luck trying to get that kid to advance a runner for his home team.
Supper Star mentality follows a large percentage of select players back home. As a H/S coach, it is not a coincidence batting averages have gone down by many who have to prove what they learned at a place that is for the better players.
Baseball 101 beats the best pitchers, not huge hacks and stories about pastures that are greener. This will never change. Team loyalty to your team colors is the intangible. Not the kid with a large head.
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