My daughter, also a pitcher, always played up. It was nice for the challenge, and I think she became a better pitcher for the experience. She is now 18 and headed off to play in college. However, based on my experience, I would offer the following for your consideration: the chatter in an 18U...
The coach of the opposing team was ejected from the game. He was upset that his team continued playing the game without listening to his instructions from the stands. He became so angry that he started throwing water bottles over the dugout fence at his own players. Slamming full water bottles...
I suggest you find a new team.
My daughter chooses her teams carefully, and a coach who is a yeller is a deal-killer for her. I told her that most coaches get caught up in the intensity of the game and will resort to yelling at some point. She calmly told me that male coaches who yell, scream...
I don't mind anyone standing there with their radar device measuring pitches, but I am getting annoyed with the men I have observed filming my daughter. It's creepy. The next time, unless they have a college logo on their shirt, I am going to stand in front of the camera until they get the message.
My daughter attended on Thursday. As others mentioned, I was impressed with the number of players there, and with the quality of players. It was a good experience. Some good things in the results and some not so good. We will most likely attend again next year.
Asking the HC to implement a 'no parents on the field' rule, along with a reminder that all coaching issues be directed to the HC, would be appropriate. Since this young coach has worked with the HC for some time, they should have a good enough relationship that this request will not be awkward...
Learn how to win and lose graciously. Good sportsmanship...be a role model athlete.
Always play to win, bring your 'A' game to every game.
Teamwork...take accountability for your team and their performance. You make not like a teammate or respect their ability, but it's important to learn to...
I will say once you've had it happen to you, or see an injury on a teammate, you look at the mask very differently.
I agree. What amazes me is how many people see facial/head injuries happen in softball, and still don't support wearing a mask.
In addition to protecting a player's facial...
Do the Tanel molded cleats run true to size? Is there a break in time?
I apologize for anyone reading this twice...I posted on another cleat thread also.
I just ordered Ringor Diamond Dynasty cleats for my pitching daughter. The fit is OK, but she says they are very stiff and uncomfortable...
I just bought the Ringor Diamond Dynasty for my pitcher daughter. Out of the box they seem like great quality. On the advice of the Ringor customer service rep I ordered 1/2 size up. Fit was right. However, my daughter HATES them! She says they are way too stiff. Any advice from Ringor fans...
Another one to consider for your list is reminding parents to pick their daughter up promptly at the end of practice. Coaches should not have to wait for parents.