DD has played for the same coach since she started TB at 10U. She has always loved playing for him. They played 2 years at 10s, 1 at 12s and are now 1st yr 14s (DD is still 12U eligible). HC's daughter loves to wear the uniform, and be part of a team, but she doesn't enjoy softball. It is so painfully obvious. She is happy to sit the bench and chat with the other girls who are out, and when she is on the field she stands like a statue and doesn't move for the ball until the ball stops moving. She is by far the weakest player on the team. HC is well aware of this and allows her to sit - a lot. I am pretty sure this is the last year for this team - which in a way is good because DD needs to move on but doesn't know how to leave. Tonight at practice it was beautiful out. Sunny and in the 60s. Coach called practice 30 minutes early. No reason...I just think he has lost his love of coaching. There were 4 girls without rides since he didn't bother to tell the parents he was ending early. I am so sad...last weekend he declined a bid to nationals because he already has a vacation planned. The AC was willing to coach the girls. It is looking pretty bleak...