TNSD, it isn't unreasonable to have expectations that include your DD's travel team to have regular practices and for the coaches to dedicated to their team. Many kids play rec ball to be with their friends, but it sounds as though your daughter would rather play hard and this is a good thing. I think that it is commendable for her to set lofty goals at such a young age. Now it is your job to help her understand the dedication that it will take to get to that level of play. Even if she falters, there will be plenty of life lessons learned along the way.
You can have the heart-to-heart with her current coach, but I doubt that it will do any good. I'd say that he may be happier being a big fish in a small pond at this point, eschewing the challenge of tougher competition in travel ball for a shiny three dollar rec league trophy. I'd suggest you find out the tryout dates of the travel teams you'd like your DD to play for and get to as many of them as you can. In the meantime, get to the fields and practice as much as you can so you can get on with the team that matches your needs the best.
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