Hi All,
I would love to hear your feedback.
My daughter is a Jr. on the Varsity team. She also plays Field Hockey. She plays both sports under the same coach.
DD is a good player. she has been playing rec ball since she was 10 and club ball since she was 12-13. She never seriously considered playing in college unless the school she chooses has a D3 or club team. Recently however she has been seeing how she ranks among her peers and reconsidering. She realizes that she is good enough if she wants to make the commitment to a higher level of play. But I digress...
There is definitely some kind of problem between her and this coach. Softball started just like Field Hockey in the fall, no problems. My daughter is playing and doing well. As the season progresses, she sees less and less play time. In yesterdays game she sat the bench. Our team was down by one in the 7th. She put DD in to pinch hit. My kid got a base hit, because she's a hitter. Meanwhile other girls are going 0-fer, including the EH. From a coaches standpoint it makes no sense.
DD is one of two Catchers on the team. Not to take anything away from the other girl, but she is not as strong a player. She does not have the throw down, and she does not bat in the lineup.
And it is not just my kid. Every year this coach alienates players to the point where girls melt down and quit mid season. It is also not unusual for good softball players in their Sr year to choose tennis or Lacrosse over softball because of conflicts with this coach.
Anyway DD is talking about quitting. It came up again last night. She has the skills and the drive to play at the next level, and this coach is crushing her spirit. I am trying really hard to keep her motivated. Summer ball is around the corner. We are preparing her skills video. She has visited college campuses and talked with coaches. I am trying to convince her to stick with the team just for the practice, if for no other reason to stay sharp for summer ball. Her mother is trying to be supportive as well, but she resents this coach and encourages my daughter to quit.
All this drama aside, how do I help keep my girl's head clear so she can continue to be a player (when given those few opportunities) and keep her stats up? I am not going to speak to the coach. My daughter is 17 and very strong minded and responsible (which may be part of the problem). If she chooses to speak to the coach that is up to her. But she is still my baby girl and a great ball player and I don't want to see that ruined by some jerk coach.
Thanks in advance.
I would love to hear your feedback.
My daughter is a Jr. on the Varsity team. She also plays Field Hockey. She plays both sports under the same coach.
DD is a good player. she has been playing rec ball since she was 10 and club ball since she was 12-13. She never seriously considered playing in college unless the school she chooses has a D3 or club team. Recently however she has been seeing how she ranks among her peers and reconsidering. She realizes that she is good enough if she wants to make the commitment to a higher level of play. But I digress...
There is definitely some kind of problem between her and this coach. Softball started just like Field Hockey in the fall, no problems. My daughter is playing and doing well. As the season progresses, she sees less and less play time. In yesterdays game she sat the bench. Our team was down by one in the 7th. She put DD in to pinch hit. My kid got a base hit, because she's a hitter. Meanwhile other girls are going 0-fer, including the EH. From a coaches standpoint it makes no sense.
DD is one of two Catchers on the team. Not to take anything away from the other girl, but she is not as strong a player. She does not have the throw down, and she does not bat in the lineup.
And it is not just my kid. Every year this coach alienates players to the point where girls melt down and quit mid season. It is also not unusual for good softball players in their Sr year to choose tennis or Lacrosse over softball because of conflicts with this coach.
Anyway DD is talking about quitting. It came up again last night. She has the skills and the drive to play at the next level, and this coach is crushing her spirit. I am trying really hard to keep her motivated. Summer ball is around the corner. We are preparing her skills video. She has visited college campuses and talked with coaches. I am trying to convince her to stick with the team just for the practice, if for no other reason to stay sharp for summer ball. Her mother is trying to be supportive as well, but she resents this coach and encourages my daughter to quit.
All this drama aside, how do I help keep my girl's head clear so she can continue to be a player (when given those few opportunities) and keep her stats up? I am not going to speak to the coach. My daughter is 17 and very strong minded and responsible (which may be part of the problem). If she chooses to speak to the coach that is up to her. But she is still my baby girl and a great ball player and I don't want to see that ruined by some jerk coach.
Thanks in advance.