come on everyone....let's get back to the title of the thread, please?
Here's another gem from SoCal: an assistant coach (for one of the top organizations) provides (charges) hitting/pitching/catching lessons (must be an expert to provide all of these services).....if you don't take lessons from this coach, your chances of getting more playing time is very limited. Also, a very close relative of the team is the head coach! ha
This assistant coach also helps with recruiting....what a racket! If you don't take lessons from this assistant coach nor pay for recruiting services, your DD is gradually relegated to the bench and college scouts have no clue about your DD. What a racket!
Many organizations are allowing this to happen with way too much frequency. It's a money grab....and...yes, it's disgusting.
IF these organizations cannot police themselves on corruption and money-laundering of the future of children, will the Feds then come in and question if it violates any RICO statutes?
At some point, the bubble will have to burst. It's not a matter of IF....it's only a matter of WHEN.
Shame on these adults taking advantage of children playing a game.