I think this is the beginning of the end...for this team

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Apr 26, 2015
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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...
 
Jun 12, 2015
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I'm sorry. I imagine watching his daughter lose interest has probably affected his interest too. I hope it works out for the best for your DD.
 
Apr 26, 2015
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Sorry to hear. As bad as large orgs can be they don't usually leave their kids hanging.

It's tricky because DD does play for a large national organization, but in our state there are only 4 teams. I'm thinking we will be looking outside of the organization.

Last summer DD had no shortage of offers to play for other teams. It will just be interesting to see how it plays out. She has always been a lead off batter and always a starter either at catcher or OF. She will not have any problem working hard to earn her spot - I think we will all just have to adjust to things being different. But...different can be good!
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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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...

Most coaches get started at the younger age groups and I know several who have given it up over the years because their DD falls behind the skill level of her teammates and loses interest.
 
Feb 7, 2013
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It may be a blessing in disguise. I see way too many players stay with the same coaches and players, year after year, and are not learning and experiencing much new each season. IMO, find a solid program with paid coaches who don't have DDs on the game. A team that makes players tryout and earn positions and playing time based on performance.
 

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