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We want to hear from you on these important topics...

Q Is genetic testing for athleticism right or wrong?  

A pioneering Australian 2003 study established a link between the ACTN3 gene and sports capability. Now a company in Colorado is offering a DNA test kit that claims to forecast athletic prowess in young kids. The company claims the testing can determine if a child might be better at endurance sports (long running and swimming) or power sports (weightlifting and sprints). No word as to identification of the "baseball gene" specifically.

Others who question the validity say that checking only 1 of the 20,000 human genes is insufficient as an indicator. Of course, others will question the wisdom. morality or ethics of such testing - beyond whether it works or not.

We want to know what you think. As a parent and/or coach, you have a vested interested in whether such testing happens or is allowed to be accepted.

Genetic Testing - Vote Now

Q Does baseball take more than average smarts for success?  

We came across some web links that reputedly show major league pitchers IQs - not something we are going to share because we have no way of verifying the information. But it did get us thinking. Baseball has been said to be a thinking-man's game (okay "person's"). Is that true? Without getting into individual IQ assessments, is there a broader based way to look at the question? Maybe. The short survey below will either help us get to a conclusion or not - depends on your ability to tell us what you know.

Smarts and Success - Vote Now


Q How do pitching arm injuries happen? 

We want to look at this perennial concern not from the perspective of pitch counts or training programs, but from the viewpoint of the players themselves - do they feel abused, over-used, or well managed as pitchers. We encourage each coach to get all his pitchers to respond - the truth will help us all.

Arm Injuries - Vote Now


Q Are your umpires doing a good job? 

We want to know what you think about the umpiring at your games based on specific criteria. We don't want your opinions of umpiring in general (we can guess) or commentary on umpiring on TV, or in pro ball. We want to know how you - as a coach or player - evaluate the umpires you work with game after game.

Results Posted. Voting is over, so we're sharing graphed results plus voter comments and our own thoughts and suggestions.