Kayson did well at baseball... improved and liked it. We actually all enjoyed it! So... when it was time to think about next year (yes, we think about next year nearly 8 months in advance!!), we knew K would do the try outs again with Iowa Sticks. That was done in June (I think!)... and then we wait. Prior to the try outs, Kayson and us were approached by another baseball team to be on their team (completely un-related to the Sticks). We thought about it... talked about it... ignored it for awhile!... and then talked some more. Eventually the results of the try outs for the Sticks were released, and unfortunately Kayson didn't make the 'elite' team. I know there's a different word for it, but I can't think of it now! Anyway, we weren't exactly expecting him to make that top team, but had a thought that maybe he would make another team. Typically there are 2 or 3 'elite' teams (but there was only 1 for his age group), then Sticks changed it up a little - and in addition to the elite teams, they have a baseball academy. Anyway... i'm sure I have that wrong, it's confusing, but he didn't make those teams... and neither did his other friends.
So... we went back to that team that had asked us to join them... and we have 'accepted' to join them and be part of the Westside Aces family. In the end, it's probably the best decision... this team would be a long term team (until he's 14). The coach is a parent, and obviously had a kid on the team, and the coach has every intention of continuing to coach. We know other families for sure, possibly 4 families... so it seems to be a good fit.
The past couple months has been interesting when it comes to making baseball decisions for a 9 year old... and again, we won't even play til next Spring! But that's the way it goes around here in the big cities! ha.
More to come with this... but glad we've made a decision. Now we just keep practicing a little here and there...
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