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Not every showcase is worth the cost, the travel, or the additional throwing workload.
I want parents to think carefully about what their athlete is actually getting from each event.
Is there a realistic opportunity to be evaluated by a coach they want to play for?
Is the athlete physically prepared for the event?
How much throwing have they already done that week or that month?
And what happens to their recovery afterward?
A showcase can have value when it’s chosen strategically and fits into a sensible development plan.
But attending event after event just to collect radar-gun readings can turn a useful opportunity into unnecessary workload, especially when a young pitcher is already throwing frequently.
The earlier the athlete is in their development, the more important it is to keep the bigger picture in mind.
Recruiting is not built on one weekend. And a single velocity reading doesn’t tell a coach everything they need to know about a pitcher.
Choose opportunities that serve the athlete’s development, not events that simply fill the calendar.
Thats why I put together a FREE Extensive guide for Parents and Coaches of young arms called THE LONG GAME.
Comment PITCH and ill send it your way.
Its where science, meets pragmatism and the reality that modern sports is never going back to the sandlot days. Travel sports are the new norm, and this guide is designed to help a young kid who loves the game, play more than just this season.
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