Post by concerned on Feb 19, 2022 12:01:51 GMT -5
Seeking some advise..... I have a Jr. high schooler who claims he wants to play ball in college. He is talented and very much baseball smart & savvy. Unfortunately he doesn't put forth the off field effort and hard work to get him to that next level. He does put the work in during practices and any workouts but after that it's not much of anything. He is a big kid (5'11 but approaching 290lbs) and I've given him opportunities with physical trainers and got him a membership to the gym to help him get to where he needs to be. We've had numerous talks about what's needed to be done to get to the next level. Multiple high level coaches over the recent years have told him he has everything it takes except he just needs to get is body in shape.... but yet he continues to do minimum and there is no progression physically. I route for my son everyday but I am quickly losing hope for him as he still tells me he's expecting to play college ball when I'm not even certain he even understands that at this rate he won't even be a starter on his HS team come senior year.
I've paid the tens of thousands of dollars over the years to the baseball programs, traveling, lodging, etc. As he approaches the summer between junior to senior year I have strong thoughts of not paying for his summer play including all of the other expenses because why should I put forth the effort and money for my son who is obviously not putting forth the effort on his end. Am I wrong for this? Should I throw in the towel and just stop letting it bother me and just watch him crash and burn. Maybe he should just play local summer ball? Not sure how to proceed any further. Anyone else come upon this before.
I've paid the tens of thousands of dollars over the years to the baseball programs, traveling, lodging, etc. As he approaches the summer between junior to senior year I have strong thoughts of not paying for his summer play including all of the other expenses because why should I put forth the effort and money for my son who is obviously not putting forth the effort on his end. Am I wrong for this? Should I throw in the towel and just stop letting it bother me and just watch him crash and burn. Maybe he should just play local summer ball? Not sure how to proceed any further. Anyone else come upon this before.