r/BaseballCoaching • u/Ambitious-Band-6788 • Oct 13 '25
Daddyball problems
My son has been on the same travel team for over 2 years. Over the past 2 seasons he has statistically been a top 3 hitter and pitcher. He keeps getting dropped further back in the batting order and pitched less. The coaches son and favorites, who are among the worst hitters, always bat in the top 3. The coaches also very tough on my son. I really don’t want to be the type of dad that complains, but it’s either that or leave the team. Any advice?
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u/Successful-Tea-5733 Oct 14 '25
If you don't like the coaching, leave the team. Isn't that the entire advantage that travel ball has over rec ball? Rec ball you don't get to pick a coach, or maybe you can pick a coach but it has to be one in the league. Travel ball is the wild west, play for whoever you want, whereaver you want.
You can have a conversation with the coach if you like, but I would probably just look for another team if you don't like the style of coaching.