I was given the 10/11 All Star team to manage.....so far only 8 girls (of 18 eleven's in the league).
They are the "leftovers" from the 9/10, 11/12 selections. The league focuses on making a "strong" 11/12 and a strong 9/10. If there are enough players they form a 10/11. In our district there are actually four other teams in this age group.
(last year the 11/12's only played one team to win "District".
It is my job to now find 4 more players....we have eighteen 11 year old's in the league and only eight signed up.
None the other coaches will assist or give me the contact information of the "undecided's. (so not used to a women in "their" world of control of this league).
The other pitcher's father told me that he would be away for 2-3 days so couldn't assist (this guy has coached everything for the last couple of years.....either he doesn't like me or doesn't want to assist a women....this is about the girls, not his feelings towards this situation).
I'm feeling a bit stressed ... league is weak (especially this age group) and if we don't get a team for 10/11, it is highly unlikely that we will even have an 11/12 for next summer.
My daughter is definitely the #1 pitcher. We do have a good 2nd pitcher as well. No catcher. Every other game is what we would have to pitch each girl if it went that far (double elim).
Very sad as this is a really sweet bunch of girls who have not gotten the attention they deserved and I woud really love to rejuvinate their interest and help them to raise their game.
I just wish there was something that I could do to help these girls realize that this is a good experience, it will be fun, doesn't cost a thing and only runs about 3-4 weeks...
As far as coaching...it will be a challenge as the girls really lack a lot of the basic skills ...they are great girls, though.
Guess I'm a sucker for the under dog!
They are the "leftovers" from the 9/10, 11/12 selections. The league focuses on making a "strong" 11/12 and a strong 9/10. If there are enough players they form a 10/11. In our district there are actually four other teams in this age group.
(last year the 11/12's only played one team to win "District".
It is my job to now find 4 more players....we have eighteen 11 year old's in the league and only eight signed up.
None the other coaches will assist or give me the contact information of the "undecided's. (so not used to a women in "their" world of control of this league).
The other pitcher's father told me that he would be away for 2-3 days so couldn't assist (this guy has coached everything for the last couple of years.....either he doesn't like me or doesn't want to assist a women....this is about the girls, not his feelings towards this situation).
I'm feeling a bit stressed ... league is weak (especially this age group) and if we don't get a team for 10/11, it is highly unlikely that we will even have an 11/12 for next summer.
My daughter is definitely the #1 pitcher. We do have a good 2nd pitcher as well. No catcher. Every other game is what we would have to pitch each girl if it went that far (double elim).
Very sad as this is a really sweet bunch of girls who have not gotten the attention they deserved and I woud really love to rejuvinate their interest and help them to raise their game.
I just wish there was something that I could do to help these girls realize that this is a good experience, it will be fun, doesn't cost a thing and only runs about 3-4 weeks...
As far as coaching...it will be a challenge as the girls really lack a lot of the basic skills ...they are great girls, though.
Guess I'm a sucker for the under dog!