Why should Practice ever be limited? I agree everyone needs time off from whatever sport they play but, if a kid wants to work/practice to get better why take that opportunity away. If a Kid is a one sport player he or she should not be expected to just sit around and wait till spring! Schools spend a boat load of money for fields and training equipment why should it be wrong to use these. I also realize that Football is the Fall Sport of choice but Baseball and Softball should be played in the Fall when the weather is absolutly perfect for Hardball! Lets be honest with each other? With Baseball and Softball being played in the dead of Winter and the College Season in full swing how many Scouts are able to come to High School games? I feel that 98% of all Baseball & Softball Scholorships are given based on Summer League Play! I feel sorry for all High School Coaches that coach Baseball, Softball & even Basketball! The TSSAA mandates such things as when you can practice and how many games you can play. If Coaches and Players are willing to practice or play a game in any sport, why should anybody object? Sports at any High School is not a required, its a privlage and a dedication to practice in order to get better at that sport. Sports should never interfere with a students Education! If Coaches and Players want to stay after school and practice who is that hurting?
