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[quote=Anonymous]There really isn’t anything you can do, here. It is high school, not a “little kid” team. Even if there WAS something you could do, you shouldn’t.

I’ll offer a somewhat alternative perspective: if he didn’t make the school team, he is probably done playing competitive baseball. Dragging things out by begging the coach, trying to be team manager etc (most kids would not want to do this), or trying to work on skills “to make the team next year”…..is a waste of time and ultimately is more unkind.

I’d argue that it is actually in this kid’s best interest to move on to something else. Track would be a good choice for spring? Maybe something outside of school? That is the path I would be gently suggesting if she were my friend. Tons of kids change sports in high school, dont make teams, quit, decide to focus on other things, and so on.

One of my kids didn’t make the HS team in her sport as a freshman and was devastated. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She focused on a different sport that she has had a lot of success with and truly loves.

Another of my kids made the HS team in his sport but mostly sat the bench for 2 years. He didn’t try out his 3rd year, and found other things to do.

It isn’t the end of the world. Most kids go through it, at some point or another. It isn’t something that parents can “fix” (and certainly isn’t anything your mom’s friend can fix either). It is life. [/quote]

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