[just another ref]

I have been a coach in Dixie Youth for the past several years. My son has made all-stars every other year, his second year in each league. Each time that he made it he was a unanimous selection, each time that he didn't make he failed to get any votes at all. Each time I thought that this was fair. I think that there are reasons why all star teams have many coaches children as members. The more talented players have more tendency to attract their parents' attention and interest, thus the parent is more likely to become a coach. Also, the more interested parents are more likely to work with a child and help develop the skills which make the player an all star. I have heard the complaints that you mention here in our league, too. Some are certainly worthy of debate, but people often see what they want to see, whether it be positive or negative. On the flipside, last year in our league the 11-12 all star head coach's 11 year old son failed to make the team. He accused me and the other coaches of a conspiracy to keep his son off the team so he would choose not to coach. I accused him of incoherent rambling. This year my team has all but wrapped things up so it looks like I will be head all star coach for the first time. We pick all stars Friday. I truly hope that my son does not get any votes because he simply does not deserve it. Anyone who thinks that this coaching thing is one big picnic should try it. I have one year left and would not have missed it for the world. Good luck to everyone's all stars and may the best team win in a game with no errors and no walks. (yeah, right)