DD plays HS ball for a very demanding coach. One that has been accused of being borderline verbally abusive, one that pushes the girls beyond where they ever think they can go. She demands their best and requires a team first attitude. She is no nonsense and all business. DD has a tremendous amount of love and respect for this coach. Girls quit playing for her all the time because they can't separate her words/instruction from her tone. I have even struggled at times with her demands on DD's time and how there is no room for error in her game, but I do believe deep down she does it because she loves the game and loves the girls.
DD has been on Varsity since her freshman year. The only freshman on Varsity with 5 juniors and 5 seniors. She batted 2 hole the entire season and played LF. Last year as a sophomore she started at CF and batted lead off. She was first team all conference and honorable mention for all state and all region. This year the team has no seniors. DD is very quiet and not a traditional leader. However she decided she wanted to be the upper classman who all the underclassmen could come to and be comfortable. She started sending out daily jokes and inspirational quotes to the team. She has taken on a leadership role without being bossy and loud. She is a leader because she has earned the respect of her teammates.
Today the coach wrote cards to each of the girls. The coach said to DD "My life would be complete if I could have 10 more of you. Your smile, your athleticism, your attitude, your passion and your leadership inspire me and make me glad to be a coach. In my many years of coaching I have not come across another player who gives so much of herself and expects nothing in return."
I think this one card will be treasured forever. DD has often said she learned 1000x more from this coach than she has from all other coaches combined. It makes me so happy for her to receive this acknowledgment because she does fly under the radar a lot. She has been struggling this year with her hitting and she has a lot of issues with her self confidence. I seriously wanted to cry happy tears for DD tonight!
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DD has been on Varsity since her freshman year. The only freshman on Varsity with 5 juniors and 5 seniors. She batted 2 hole the entire season and played LF. Last year as a sophomore she started at CF and batted lead off. She was first team all conference and honorable mention for all state and all region. This year the team has no seniors. DD is very quiet and not a traditional leader. However she decided she wanted to be the upper classman who all the underclassmen could come to and be comfortable. She started sending out daily jokes and inspirational quotes to the team. She has taken on a leadership role without being bossy and loud. She is a leader because she has earned the respect of her teammates.
Today the coach wrote cards to each of the girls. The coach said to DD "My life would be complete if I could have 10 more of you. Your smile, your athleticism, your attitude, your passion and your leadership inspire me and make me glad to be a coach. In my many years of coaching I have not come across another player who gives so much of herself and expects nothing in return."
I think this one card will be treasured forever. DD has often said she learned 1000x more from this coach than she has from all other coaches combined. It makes me so happy for her to receive this acknowledgment because she does fly under the radar a lot. She has been struggling this year with her hitting and she has a lot of issues with her self confidence. I seriously wanted to cry happy tears for DD tonight!
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