Who is at a disadvantage? There are maybe five states that play fall ball, all with minimal softball head count. You'd hate Cali ball, where they can play year-round.

High School is the excuse epicenter of softball. If you're kids not good, it's on the bad pitching; if your kid underperforms in travel, it's because high school screwed them up. If your kid is good, they're good everywhere and show up no matter the circumstances.