- Nov 18, 2013
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10u Fall ball... sent out my standard email to parents before first practice. I always mention the league requirement of fielders needing either a mask or a mouth-guard. I think it's the perfect rule, as it gives the illusion of choice... but after a week or two of trying to keep up with a mouth-guard (never-mind trying to keep it clean enough to use), EVERYONE opts for the face-mask. And I tell the parents that in my email.
One of the parents new to our league shows up to first practice, and notices ALL the girls wearing masks... and says in a kind of surprised tone... "So, you were serious about everyone using the face masks?" I was like... "Yep"
Anyway, as a coach, I am glad my league stepped up with a rule (all the way up to 17U), so I don't have to fight that battle individually as a volunteer coach.
Curious what affiliation plays 17U? Not being sarcastic, just never heard of it.