Most high schools have just completed their teams' tryouts. Are there any surprises about how things unfolded or the methods used? To a certain extent, fairness is in the eye of the beholder.

my son was cut off his h.s. team.he was told he was avery good player,a great hitter but we have no room for you. he is a 400 hitter with power,4 hitter in in travel ball. somebody help me

Transfer to a private school.

I am sorry to hear about your son. What position did he tryout for? Hitting is just one dimension of the game. How did he perform in the 60? Is he a good fielder? Does he have a strong and accurate arm? I know a couple of HS coaches who will not take a non-pitcher/catcher who runs below avg. in the 60 yard dash. Have him work on those deficiencies and hopefully he will get positive news next year.

his speed is above avg,there is alot of booster club infuance on the team.if you get my drift.thanks he already working harder to prove them wrong.he is 5'11" 215 and a good football player.he in ninth grade plays varsity football.he has somethig to fall back on.BUT WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS THAT DON'T

Sorry to hear about the politics. Unfortunately, it does exists, some places more than others. Hopefully he continues to work hard,proves them wrong, and leaves them with no other choice but to take him next year because of his talent level.

I feel bad for the kids who don't have another sport or interest to fall back on, those are the kids who can be at risk of getting involved with the wrong crowd and falling off the track.

oh,he is a catcher with a under 2 sec. pop time timed by his tavel coach,the j.v. coach,don't know what a pop tme is,never plyed the game.also plys 1st 3rd lf.

yure good for this site.i hope you stick around.

Pop time is from where the catcher catches the pitch (stop watch started)until his throw reaches second base acurately (stop watch finished). Under 2 seconds for a HS freshman is very good.

Have you thought about having your son approach the coach and volunteer to be the equipment manager for this year with the understanding that the coach will let him workout with the team. This would get your son the exposure he desires and hopefully open up the coaches eyes in the work outs. At the very least it will show the coach your son's desire to play ball.

Thank you