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Is it just me, or does the whole landscape of high school scouting feel completely different than it used to? I remember when you could actually keep track of the top prospects, but now it feels like a non-stop, year-round circus. It’s like the "off-season" doesn't even exist anymore.
Every time I turn on the news or check a forum, there's some massive name being hosted or some kid getting a VIP invite three years before they're even old enough to drive. It’s getting intense. I remember my uncle used to talk about how players just went to school, played, and that was it. Now, the hype machine starts before they've even hit their growth spurt.
It makes me wonder if we're overvaluing these early projections. We put so much pressure on these kids to decide their entire future while they're still basically children. Do you guys think the constant touring and "hosting" actually helps build loyalty, or is it just a way to burn out the talent before they even reach the big leagues?
Every time I turn on the news or check a forum, there's some massive name being hosted or some kid getting a VIP invite three years before they're even old enough to drive. It’s getting intense. I remember my uncle used to talk about how players just went to school, played, and that was it. Now, the hype machine starts before they've even hit their growth spurt.
It makes me wonder if we're overvaluing these early projections. We put so much pressure on these kids to decide their entire future while they're still basically children. Do you guys think the constant touring and "hosting" actually helps build loyalty, or is it just a way to burn out the talent before they even reach the big leagues?