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As for my DD and playing A level ball, the A team (we are a B team) has asked her to pitch and play for them today and in a tournament this weekend. If they want to make it permanent, before this weekend I would have felt more loyalty to the team. Now it's "catch as catch can"!
This weekend may be an eye opener for your DD. For better or worse. If the "A" team is intense and focused and the girls are working hard to win games it may help with your DD's view of the sport. She may like it and want to be part of it. OTOH she may say "No way am I going to get this intense over a softball game."
What I've found over the years is if a player has any kind of real competitive drive it will manifest itself when surrounded by like-minded teammates. Sometimes listening to the other players in the dugout is more motivating than anything a coach can say or do.
Good Luck!!!!