They don't need numbers bc they actually spend the time and effort to learn the boys names. They then also talk to us parents about our sons. My kid had a great time. Its not for everybody.
If you have a solid team that you already play for why would you spend another 2k for a few practices and 2 tournaments? I am not saying whether the team is good or not, but if its so great, like we keep hearing, why isn't everyone quitting there teams and playing full time with them?