DD will be a Freshman this fall. She is trying out for SB at her HS.
Good grief - the tryout started at 4pm SHARP. Check in was a 3:45. Lots of infield work and running bases, etc. Always 2-3 balls flying around, no slacking off and no down time. 8 coaches there. Barely time to grab a drink (and it was warm out). They hit off live pitching and off the machine. About 45 min of outfield work. About 8:15 pm it looks like they are winding down (yes 4.25 hours later) and THEN they are told to go run a mile around the school property. It is dark by now. They were told their goal needs to be 7 minute miles. DD came in 2nd out of 35 girls. And was then told to go back and help the stragglers. She finally left the field at 9:20 last night and has to go back again tonight. Is this really how it is? I mean DD is used to efficient and productive practices but her TB teammates had 2 hour tryouts for their schools.
Not complaining per se...just surprised. DD is a hard worker and pushes herself but she came home in tears. She had a horrible headache and blurred vision - probably from not eating well earlier in the day and not drinking enough water...lesson learned. She was one of only 2 Freshman who were moved to the Varsity group. This school does have a very good softball program and they have been very successful. Wondering if the coach is trying to weed out the lightweights so she doesn't have to cut. In the past it has been a no cut program but this year they may not have enough for a 3rd team so they may have to cut.
Good grief - the tryout started at 4pm SHARP. Check in was a 3:45. Lots of infield work and running bases, etc. Always 2-3 balls flying around, no slacking off and no down time. 8 coaches there. Barely time to grab a drink (and it was warm out). They hit off live pitching and off the machine. About 45 min of outfield work. About 8:15 pm it looks like they are winding down (yes 4.25 hours later) and THEN they are told to go run a mile around the school property. It is dark by now. They were told their goal needs to be 7 minute miles. DD came in 2nd out of 35 girls. And was then told to go back and help the stragglers. She finally left the field at 9:20 last night and has to go back again tonight. Is this really how it is? I mean DD is used to efficient and productive practices but her TB teammates had 2 hour tryouts for their schools.
Not complaining per se...just surprised. DD is a hard worker and pushes herself but she came home in tears. She had a horrible headache and blurred vision - probably from not eating well earlier in the day and not drinking enough water...lesson learned. She was one of only 2 Freshman who were moved to the Varsity group. This school does have a very good softball program and they have been very successful. Wondering if the coach is trying to weed out the lightweights so she doesn't have to cut. In the past it has been a no cut program but this year they may not have enough for a 3rd team so they may have to cut.