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I have been a player, umpire, League director, equipment director, and a coach 4 over 50 years. This season I took on a new team a 13-14 year olds. We finally got to start playing baseball in June. The umpires we had at this level where the absolute worst I have ever seen. Not only did they have inconsistent strike zones but they missed simple plays at first base second base third base and home. One game they called my batter out for interference causing my team to lose the game. The Umpire that made this call came to me and apologized before the next game citing he was incorrect on his call. A lot of good it did for my team after the fact. During this season I wrote two letters to the league director complaining about the umpiring. I did not cause scenes at the field or argue calls on the field because I also believe in teaching sportsmanship to the boys. As a result the umpires made sure that my team did not advance past the first round of the playoffs. The home plate umpire would call a strike outside of these the zone and then look at me for an argument. The last batter in the top of the first inning threw his Bat striking my catcher above-the-knee. The boy said something to the Umpire as he was going to The Dugout about The thrown bat. The umpire told my catcher that the player did not throw his Bat. My catcher was the first batter in the bottom half of the inning and when he hit the ball his Bat was behind him and he kicked it on his way to first base. The home plate umpire picked up the bat just outside the batter's box and issued a warning to my catcher for throwing his Bat. He was then pushing me for an argument which by the way I did not give him. I believe he was itching to throw me out. My previous experience allowed me to understand what he was trying to accomplish. He later tried to incite an argument with me saying we were chirping From the Bench and he wanted it stopped. Again I did not give him the pleasure of the argument or the ability to throw me out of the game. After 50 years over 25 years in coaching young men I quit! I just do not see how a man can do that to young boys. What he did was not physical abuse but mental abuse to this team. My top hitter was swinging at balls over his head because he did not know what this guy would call. It was the only game all year that he did not reach base buy a hit or a walk! These boys could see what he was doing and yet play their hearts out. We were the better team and had the officials been Fair and called the game fair we would have no doubt continued in the tournament. I do not recommend baseball at PSA. The organization is set up for certain teams to win. It is not an honest organization. When umpires hold grudges because of letters to the league director outlining errors they made then the umpires are wrong. I wrote a final letter to the league director and yet over 24 hours later there was no response. It just goes to show they don't care about the kids. I didn't get paid to coach these kids. These umpires are being paid by the game. You would think they would learn the rules. It's sad when walking out of a ballpark an opposing member dad came up to me and said we were robbed several times during their game. He mentioned several plays that the umpires missed in their favor. In closing I cannot recommend PSA baseball unless you are a board member a league director or donor to the program. Otherwise plan on getting officiating that is less desirable and other leagues in the...

I am sure many of you may be in the same boat of PSA not refunding spring game registration fee. My daughter got registered for basketball game at PSA early march. They literary forced us to pay registration fee in last moments while they knew they will be closing down as county didn't rented them the field. I have written to PSA couple of time regarding refund of registration money. Not surprisingly every time I get from them is a blunt policy of non refund. This may be OK during normal situations but this is very different times and wonder their policy of non refund legally holds during COVID-19. Cases of Kids and teenagers falling sick and even death is on slow rise due to multi organ inflammatory symptom/condition leading to cardiac shock, Plano has one/two cases now? PSA should think of all the parties and do refund like many other sports organization did without even asking. Many parents cannot have their kids play due to various reasons maybe they are not available when games start in June/July or parents like me are not comfortable to have their kids play with ongoing/increasing COIVD-19. What I requested was to refund registration fee to those parents who cannot have their kids play at rescheduled dates while PSA can happily have their game ON with other parents who are OK going ahead with it, that's perfectly fine. Everyone with their respective views / decision would be happy in this situation.

I am surprised in their recent message PSA are counting their expenses for construction, mortgages, cleaning, electricity, staff etc that's cheap and inconsiderate of the them towards community and wonder how that is our liability. Its clear PSA is forcing their financial strain due to sad close down during COIVD-19 on community while we are struggling with our own financial situation or even job lose in many cases. I also wonder when PSA starts group sports while being negligent and overlooking refund request from few of us just for their financial motives, if any kid fall sick or god forbid its fatal they will be legally liable on one or multiple cases.

I am sure PSA management has looked / discussed into this and have analyzed all situations. I wonder if they will be respectful of everyone and not only be focused on their financial goals in current situation. Best to all, be safe and keep our...

I've heard all the horror stories from friends who put their kids through PSA, but I decided to give them a try and put my son through basketball and boy do I regret that decision!

First of all, the refs are undertrained and look disinterested at every game. It's like they're just there to collect a paycheck. They miss so many calls which result in kids getting hurt. They get annoyed at you when you simply ask them for an explanation.

League rules are so inconsistent where our team was forced to forfeit because our coach forgot his badge. Yet the team we played the following team's coach did not have his badge and no forfiet.

Good luck getting any type of response from the league because you won't get one. I even showed up in person to PSA1 to try and speak to someone. The lady at the front desk who was already short and rude with me from the get-go made up a story that the director was going to be on a call for 2 hours and that he'd call me back. Still hasn't called me back lol.

These crooks just care about your money and don't care about the safety nor development of your child.

This place is more shady than a used car dealership. There are many other leagues in the area where directors actually show up to the games and answer questions and concerns. You're better off going elsewhere.

I will not give PSA any more of my money ever again.

Update 3/10/25 Response from the owner We are sorry to hear that your child had a negative experience in basketball. The safety and well-being of all children in our program are our top priorities.

Can you explain why there were ZERO PSA directors on site to address a 6th grade rec league boys basketball game that ended in a heated confrontation not only between the kids but also the coaches and parents? Your refs immediately walked to the side and sat down just witnessing the entire event refusing or unable to do anything. One coach even called Plano PD to press charges for assault (which was ridiculous since nothing happened). When Plano PD showed up asking front desk who was in charge, both desk workers just shrugged their shoulders saying they just worked here. Luckily the situation soothed itself down but imagine had it gotten worse? Who at PSA would or could...