News: In parents vs. coach, White Bear Lake kids lose

[David B]

One of the reasons that I have scaled back the last couple of years to only doing HS/College ball is because there are paid coaches and there is also security provided at every contest.

The summer leagues are getting further out of control and now with the $elect Teams (pay the money and you can play) its will only get worse.

We as umpires see it more than anyone since we are a third party.

Some have suggested select is the way to go, but I think that it will lose momentum simply because the parents want their money's worth.

9-12 year old kids are not capable of consistently providing entertainment for their parents $$$.

Thanks
David