Remember when you played little league baseball? If you played when I did or before, those were the good ol' days. Especially in a small rural area that I and some of you were raised in. You played for your elementary school or closest one to you when you did not have a team from your own school. I would ride my bike clear across town to play for the Indians. Man, I can't imagine my son or daughter riding their bike out of the neighborhood, much less the distance I used to ride to practice. Remember?
When I was young I would hear about "the good ol' boy system". The only person that is effected by it all is the kids. Players are replaced at the drop of the hat for a player that is better friends with the coach. Without thinking of the impact this could have on the players psyche. It is incredible. I mean, kids that once were teammates and friends for 2-3 years from age 9 and Up, suddenly are chewed up and spit out by a head coach who is looking after his friends, not the kids. All to win! Good ol' boy system in action, full steam ahead.
Just wasn't meant to be is what I tell myself and keep the faith in the system. Then I remind myself, these things are man made. The only perfect thing is HIM. Thru HIM anything is possible.
Remember when you played little league baseball? If you played when I did or before, those were the good ol' days. Especially in a small rural area that I and some of you were raised in. You played for your elementary school or closest one to you when you did not have a team from your own school. I would ride my bike clear across town to play for the Indians. Man, I can't imagine my son or daughter riding their bike out of the neighborhood, much less the distance I used to ride to practice. Remember?
When I was young I would hear about "the good ol' boy system". The only person that is effected by it all is the kids. Players are replaced at the drop of the hat for a player that is better friends with the coach. Without thinking of the impact this could have on the players psyche. It is incredible. I mean, kids that once were teammates and friends for 2-3 years from age 9 and Up, suddenly are chewed up and spit out by a head coach who is looking after his friends, not the kids. All to win! Good ol' boy system in action, full steam ahead.
Just wasn't meant to be is what I tell myself and keep the faith in the system. Then I remind myself, these things are man made. The only perfect thing is HIM. Thru HIM anything is possible.
Just gonna be a while....in his time....KTF