[KentuckyHillBilly5321]

If eastern Kentucky would adopt western Kentucky's mentality, schools would offer middle school softball in the fall and varsity softball in the spring. Coaches would have high school girls with the fundamentals of the game entering high school, and the middle-schoolers could participate in track or volleyball in the spring. Keep them active, and they are more likely to succeed at all aspects of life. Also, unless the program is strapped for money or the young lady is not a "young lady", I don't understand why any coach would cut one who wants to play. I know a coach in the 15th who "keeps them all" as long as they have a love and respect for the game of softball and for those who play it.

I agree with a lot of what you write--but it is not financially feasable to keep all/every kid in the program (depending where you are).

When it comes down to it--coaches are usually looking for one thing--the best players make the team--and the best players play. People may feel like their kids are better or deserve to make the team over a younger player--but the coach usually has a little better idea when it comes to talent.