Yes, players need to develop. But they need to be engaged first, in order to stick around to develop.
https://changingthegameproject.com/youth-sports-no-ltad-without-stae/
Parents, Politics, Competition…Oh my
https://changingthegameproject.com/youth-sports-serve-needs-of-youth/
Softball, early specialization in a late specialization sport…hmmm!!
https://changingthegameproject.com/lets-stop-early-sport-specialization-madness/