LetsPlayTwo
LetsPlayTwo
DD is an 01 4-yr TB vet - 3 years with 1 and 1 year with 2 average local B teams + 3 yrs rec before. Average+ player. Cannon arm, reliable glove, field smarts, streaky hitter, but has close to fence power when it clicks, Average- speed, but I'll take the genetic blame for that. No drama kid that gets along great with the other girls and coaches. Has fun at games win, lose or rain. The problem is there is virtually no interest outside the white lines. Doesn't want to get ready for games or practices (but seems to enjoy practice once there), asks how long practice will be today when indoor practices have been 1.5 hrs and outdoor practices have been 2 hrs every time for the LAST 4 YEARS, doesn't want extra swings at home or to play catch with me anymore, doesn't want to "talk FP" with dad, 3/4 of questions about how she's doing, what do you want, etc. are answered with the teenage mantra - "I don't know". She is interested in other sports, particularly BB, but FP is likely the priority going forward, due to physical skill set and experience, IMO. My background--8 years rec coach with older DD and 2 years AC with the 01 DD, 1 at 10U and 1 at 12U, but not this year. I enjoy the game, and know enough to be useful (or dangerous) but am not an obsessed practice till the stars come out and ignore the lighting kind of guy. I don't think I overdo the "coaching" but she does not take constructive criticism well. Note that DD has been asked to platoon at C a few times this year due to injury and lack of bench depth. She's willing to help, but uncomfortable with the responsibilities of the position just from lack of experience so that has caused some angst. Also, the long term goal here is to have fun and be a contributor on a very successful HS program to enhance her overall HS experience (My apologies to those that look down at HS FP-It may be an annoyance to some and in some places, but its a big deal around here). Am I dealing with a moody/hormonal teenager that has a bit of maturing to do, is she hitting the 12s to 14s wall, or what? I see potential but something is missing.