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Jun 22, 2015
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NO!! And resist temptation to discuss other player's performance with your kid or other parents too. Everyone sees their plays or lack of- first year 12s is a transition year and many kids will weed themselves out ...or are going through hormonal transitions:/ Leave it to the coach

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Sep 29, 2014
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Not really the pitchers place to call out her catcher to the coach. The coach can see what's going on, he probably does not have any better options at catcher, and maybe this player at 75% effort is what's best for the team.
Although it is a tough age it is one thing I absolutely never put up with as a coach, you have to try...I've sat my best player right beside me for a couple innings and all we did was talk about her attitude and what she wanted out of softball and life, it's great to have a good staff so you can do that. It's just at that moment given what she did on the field it was more important than the game.
 
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Let's hope that this girl is the absolute best option the coach has. Or, at least, she's the best option if other options are better used elsewhere in order to make the team stronger.

Lack of effort is certainly frustrating, though. You could perhaps have your DD raise the subject with her coach. You could role-play with her so she knows how to do it tactfully and in a non-confrontational manner. If you go this route, however, please make sure she knows that whenever you ask someone in a position of authority about a "perception" of how they're doing their job, you may not like what you hear in response. This option has risk. :)
 
Mar 23, 2014
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All these comments above are what you should do. I, on the other hand, have asked parents where or if she takes catching lessons. Then, with a big smile, I mention something about NECC and they should check out their online information.

Yes....I'm the devil. But, last year, DDs All star team had no real catcher. So, we made one thanks to my comments and work with the player. Now, that same kid is playing travel as a catcher and short stop.
 
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Dec 2, 2013
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All these comments above are what you should do. I, on the other hand, have asked parents were or if she takes catching lessons. Then, with a big smile, I mention something about NECC and they should check out there online information.

Yes....I'm the devil. But, last year, DDs All star team had no real catcher. So, we made one thanks to my comments and work with the player. Now, that same kid is playing travel as a catcher and short stop.

I have said the very same thing to another player parent. I basically said that once my DD went to the NECC road show camp her catching game started on a new trajectory and made the biggest difference in the way she plays the position in the shortest amount of time, which is all true. I don't think it helped since this parent totally thinks and said that his DD is on par with the other 2 catchers on the team. He said this in front of other parents and the looks from the other parents were hysterical. Y'all know that look!!!

At least I feel better for offering up some sound advice. 16U level...sometimes!
 
May 24, 2013
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It's stories like this that make me thankful for our team. If one of our catchers was to play in the way described by the OP, they might last through the first inning...but I doubt it.
 
Jun 12, 2015
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I can't believe any halfway competent coach wouldn't have noticed this already. Stinks for your daughter though. Having a good catcher is so important.
 

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