Remember when coaches were pillars of the community? They were mentors, role models, sometimes even second parents. But nowadays, it feels like coaching has lost its soul. It’s become more about winning at all costs, with an unhealthy obsession over travel teams and the dream of going pro.

Today we’re talking about the evolution—or maybe the devolution—of coaching, the travel ball craze, the false promises, and how we can fix it. Buckle up.