My younger son, a high school freshman, is going out for the school's JV baseball team. Because the school is big, it's generally tough to make the team. They have weight lifting and running now and batting cage practice on the weekends. They also have workouts next week at 5:30 AM. Some of these are optional, but you know those that skip an early practice will be noted and remembered when it's time to pick the team.

My older son made the team as a freshman, but was ill last year and wasn't able to qualify for the team. As a junior this year, he's decided not to go out for the school team because of work, but will play Legion in the Spring.