It's been many years since I've been a little league Mom. But as I recall, back then, teams were assembled randomly so that each team could end up with many good players, many poor players, or a healthy combination of both. Everyone played.
However, I'm hearing now that recreational leagues not affiliated with Little League can make their own rules, including a coach's right to build his own team with whoever he wants, provided he sticks to the age limits.
This way, a coach that has been in the system for a few years and watching the good players, can "create" a winning team and basically ensure them a championship.
Is this true?