So we are entering that time of year where many look to next year and what is best for them and their DD. I coach with a friend, great guy, great coach. I don't use either of those words loosely for this scenario. His daughter is a fantastic girl, but SB is clearly not her priority, which is fine. Together we have 10 girls, together for a couple of years, but 1/2 view softball differently than others based on their work and play. We realized that this team is not staying together, as many want to move forward and many want to "play with their friends". Both are fine IMO as there is a level of play for everyone who wants to play. Seeing the writing on the wall, we sent out an email asking parents what their intentions were for the upcoming season. Parents were informed we may be attempting to split into two teams, based on the girls and families commitment to ball. Somewhat expected the girls who wanted to compete more and their families were happy about this information. For the rest, you would have thought I shot their family pet. I have an individual philosophy for all sports involving my daughters.....During the season, whether coaching or not, we are 100% committed to the team and the goals of the team. At the end of each year however, I will examine what is best for my daughter, based on her desires and goals, and make any moves accordingly. Once the season begins, back to 100% team. Am I crazy on this one or is just to each their own. I'm struggling with this only because I have what I believed to be friends on this team, who now act as if we have somehow harmed them. 12b is the level I'm talking here. Looking for some outside thoughts. I posted this on the parent board, because as of this minute, I'm looking at it from the parent side. From a coaches point of view, the true intention was to be able to give everyone we coached a place to play if they wanted. Now I wonder if it would have been better to just have tryouts, cut people, or leave with a few others as individuals. The other coach, while sad we all won't be together, gets it because his daughter is very successful and competitive in other sports. Why don't other parents "get it". Hell, maybe I don't get it. This is a great sport, but the things associated with it often suck.