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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What I find perplexing about these recurring negative “travel sports” posts is the implication that involvement is parent-driven.

In my experience, by about age 9, it’s pretty hard to force a kid to do any activity (scouting, music, sports) that they don’t want to do. Are there overly-invested parents? Absolutely. But most kids who do travel sports are doing it because they love something and want to do it with peers who are similarly skilled and driven.

Now is the travel sports industry as it currently exists ridiculous? Absolutely. [b]But there’s no great alternative[/b] for kids who want to focus seriously on one thing. Rec sports are awesome. There needs to be a place for kids to dabble and try new things. But the alternative is also valid, even if the current vehicle isn’t great.[/quote]

I agree with this whole heartedly and have talked with so many other parents about this issue. Options in between rec and travel are few and far between.

I wish there some some sort of intermediate level that involves try outs so it’s not just any kid who signs up on the team, but also not a travel level team.

Like I would love for my baseball kid to be able to play on a local DC area team with other talented kids who make the cut and to be able to do lots of extra clinics, camps, scrimmages, etc. specifically for this level of player. And then have games be amongst other DC area teams. At least until 13/14U or so. I know a lot of people who would pay for this for a number of sports. I do think there is a soccer version of this (ADP?) and it seems very popular.

So if anyone out there reading this wants to invest in mid level competitive sports I can tell you there is an untapped market![/quote]

I thought BCC has BCC Select for this very purpose up to 13.  Also, I know there is a fairly active Babe Ruth league in NoVa for kids 14-18.[/quote]

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