First time post but had to get this out there. DD is 11 and has been pitching for 2 yrs. Last year blossomed and became competitive with placement and off speed pitch. We began TB last summer and have been doing well. In August last year she complained of right knee pain (RHP). She muscled through it and we took a three week break during the holiday season. In January we started back with strength and conditioning. After about two weeks she began having exertional pain in the right knee after about an hour of activity. We saw Ortho who said she had Lateral Patelar displacement syndrome. We rehabbed for three weeks and took it easy and was released from rehab but continued to have knee pain with exertion, usually after about 20 min. Had MRI and was diagnosed with Osteochondritis Dessacans and ultimately underwent arthroscopic knee surgery two days ago. Ortho said she should make a full recovery and be able to play ball again.
Needless to say we are on hiatus from rec ball and TB for now. She was determined to go to the ball park last night for a rec league game. The opposing team coach and players all put her jersey number and first name on their under-eye stickers. Made me proud to be a part of the association and made me understand that sportsmanship is not dead. We lost the game despite a heroic comeback. At the end of the game everyone stood in the pitchers circle and prays. She was invited by the opposing coach to the pitchers mound and prayer for a speedy recovery was offered. As a coach and a father I still tear up, but I am proud of the sportsmanship shown by the opposing coach and players.
Needless to say we are on hiatus from rec ball and TB for now. She was determined to go to the ball park last night for a rec league game. The opposing team coach and players all put her jersey number and first name on their under-eye stickers. Made me proud to be a part of the association and made me understand that sportsmanship is not dead. We lost the game despite a heroic comeback. At the end of the game everyone stood in the pitchers circle and prays. She was invited by the opposing coach to the pitchers mound and prayer for a speedy recovery was offered. As a coach and a father I still tear up, but I am proud of the sportsmanship shown by the opposing coach and players.