I watched the 12 yo Lumberton Little League all star game against Westend. There were 13 Lumberton boys and 4 sat the bench the entire game. They each got 1 bat, and that's it. I would of thought the coaches would have enough respect for the game, the parents and more importantly the kids, to at least play the other four players a couple innings. I sat and wondered what it would be like to be a player sitting on the bench after making all-stars. I can't imagine that being a positive experience for those players. After all, they are supposed to be the best of the best. I thought all-stars was for the kids, not the coaches. All of the coaches kids played the entire game. You might think maybe that is because they are the best players for that position. I would disagree about that. There are SEVERAL players (including those on the bench) that could play first base better. I guess that's why SOME coach little league, to make sure their kid gets the position he wants, but maybe not deserves. Before you say I'm just upset because it was my kid on the bench, I don't have 4 kids.....I have one, and he was not on the bench. I just thing the rules need to be changed if it is TRULY about the kids. Just because you know ALL the rules of the game, does not make you a coach. These three coaches (including the Lumberton Little League President) should read what is important about coaching, and care less about winning. They put in play the kids they thought could win the game( even though their kids may of not been logical choices for positions), and ended up losing the game. The game that was so important to win...with the most talented group of kids Lumberton has had in a long time. It's sad really.......not to mention they can't even keep the lights on for more than 3 innings....... So....change the rule, or only play the 9 best kids the entire game while the other 3 or 4 sit and warm the bench?
