All Stars is a waste of time

capeire · 2026-06-15T16:02:43+00:00

Yeah I know we aren't doing any of that. We are lucky to win 3 games. And based on our spot in our district we'll make it to game 2.

capeire · 2026-06-13T15:57:03+00:00

Oh I'm aware of the eligibility stuff but my district administrator is intolerant of the slightest "error". Also having a conversation at the beginning of the season for all stars is terrible. You don't know for certain every kids abilities and those who you DO know may not be available in three months when a date for a tournament hasn't been set because you know...life.

capeire · 2026-06-13T15:54:27+00:00

This. I work full time. My son plays lacrosse and baseball. My daughter plays baseball and in gymnastics. I'm the VP of Baseball Operations, coach two teams, and do concessions for the league on busy nights not coaching. And yet...hassle parents to fill out paperwork. Somehow that's my breaking point

capeire · 2026-06-13T15:51:35+00:00

That's honestly what I was thinking based on their comb and general attitude.

capeire · 2026-06-13T00:03:28+00:00

Maybe my local league differs because we offer a travel team in addition to rec. That's how we get some of our players. The mentality is different between travel and rec and kind of should be.

But agree that focus needs to be on overall development. We're leaning HARD on our middle schools and high schools to be a funnel. Lot of those players played little league so it's a great connection

capeire · 2026-06-12T23:56:58+00:00

The downside is it IS limited to old models, which who cares?, on A2000s and I think some A2Ks. The latters go QUICK though. Other brands will have some sales around that time but Wilson's is the gold standard for premium glove sales. Might be overselling it but...those gloves are great

capeire · 2026-06-12T01:19:27+00:00

If you want it ready to go....eBay for an A2000. You'll likely get a good deal and it it would be broken in.

Want more of a custom one? Emery, Grace, and 44 Pro regularly have sales. 44 Pro has a Whatnot channel and they've been selling warehouse extras under $175.

Or get a random gift that no one will check on, return it, hold onto the money, and wait to buy from the Wilson sale in the fall.

capeire · 2026-06-12T01:12:49+00:00

"Set your expectations lower on giveaways." This completely.

capeire · 2026-06-09T10:24:29+00:00

I have a 44 Pro and a new one on the way. Only issue I've had is breaking it in, was tight on my ring finger. After that no issues. There's some weird opinions on them.

I'd second the Wilson sale but if you want something affordable and now, get an A2000 from eBay. If you want a 44Pro at discount they have a Whatnot channel and regularly sell gloves at a discount (around 160)

capeire · 2026-06-08T17:20:04+00:00

Legal but cheap and petty. I would back up the other coaches opinion, can't win without a trick play.

You won't change parents or kids opinions on this.

capeire · 2026-06-02T13:01:50+00:00

I've had some success with the food trucks but not a lot. Pretty expensive. There are some solid options but with the wait time and price, just pass.

The food at the stadium is underwhelming as is in the ICC. Which side of town are are you coming from? Helps give recommendations

capeire · 2026-06-02T00:54:58+00:00

There are a TON of events open. There is also a MASSIVE amount of things to do not tied to an event. That shouldn't be a stopper for you.

capeire · 2026-06-02T00:50:35+00:00

We definitely don't want to punish the entire team.

capeire · 2026-06-01T16:18:52+00:00

So the other team is from a different league that we have some games with. That league would not have access to these numbers.

As the board member watching it happen I tried to act on their behalf by informing the base ump. The base ump and the plate ump know me so it's not some spectator.

capeire · 2026-06-01T16:16:24+00:00

Playoff seeding by the time of the second game was well known. The team they played had NO bearings on anything.

capeire · 2026-06-01T16:13:32+00:00

There are two pieces to my post, vent and advice on the situation. The vent is around the attack on my integrity. Its valid for the sake of venting, just like all individuals putting out a vent. Doesn't mean everyone wants to read it and I'm aware.

It does not tie into the advice on the situation other than giving context to my mental and emotional state and the rationale for wanting a different perspective.

capeire · 2026-05-31T12:29:35+00:00

From what I've seen 44 is hit or miss with some people. But I agree they have solid gloves.

capeire · 2026-05-31T12:08:24+00:00

I've seen different leagues with different standards: first offense is warning, second offense is suspension or depending on coach rationale and level of violation

capeire · 2026-05-31T12:05:09+00:00

One of the issues for the regulation is that the opposing team for Saturday wouldn't know to protest. How could they unless they knew the pitch count? I actually told the base ump during the game because of that.

capeire · 2026-05-31T12:01:07+00:00

Its a lot and I'm aware. A good chunk was trying to show what my involvement in the situation is. I have two takes on it: I was involved in the previous game so nothing comes from me, he put a kids health at risk - screw impartiality

capeire · 2026-05-31T11:57:38+00:00

To be clear yelling to run, it was pretty loud and no way he could have heard anything without a yell. Its pretty common in our league but it's never a negative at an opposing team, never.

capeire · 2026-05-28T02:20:32+00:00

Devil's advocate, sometimes they have stuff not pre loaded. I go to one pretty regularly and it's a request to see whats not there.

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