Get used to it. DD2 got an earful for a backhander at 1st that she tipped and then 2B got it and still got the out. Still heard about it the next day. Most coaches don't help the girls 'rise up', they choose to use words and antiquated ways that they were coached by. DD2 has 3 TB teammates on the same HS team and they came back to win a wild game after blowing a 9 run lead and the coach said she didn't have anything nice to say and made them go home.
Having the worst HS season!
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Its pretty easy to tell that she (DD2) is one if his favorites. During his little interaction he has had with her. DD1 says even the team xan tell that DD 2 is liked and he has mentioned numerous times he can wait till she is in HS. He has even stated this to me. So, i am pretty confident that she will be treated differently. Then again, who knows.
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I recognize that I'm a little bit different from most, but I'm not able to understand why what's discussed in practice at high school is of any concern to a parent. If there's nothing illegal and no bullying going on, why involve yourself?
You said she's 17 and has thick skin. She should be fine. I do understand the feeling of knowing that your child is about to leave home and begin life on her own in the adult world and I am sensitive to that, but help her develop the tools to navigate situations like these and she will be much better off in the long run. Best wishes to you both.
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Bullying is going on. From the coach by singling out a player for some unknown reason. I spoke with the AD today who agreed certain situations should not have been handled the way they were by the HC. Unfortunately, after being called out in the bus today and more little unnecessary digs in the dugout DD came home and said she is turning in her uniform tommorrow. At the game today, she was actually pulled aside by a coach that is also quitting, who told her that she would completely understand if she (DD) quit the team. The coach also told her that the team needs her more than she (DD) needs the team. DD is turning in her uniform to the AD tomorrow and explaining why.
Bullying is going on. From the coach by singling out a player for some unknown reason. I spoke with the AD today who agreed certain situations should not have been handled the way they were by the HC. Unfortunately, after being called out in the bus today and more little unnecessary digs in the dugout DD came home and said she is turning in her uniform tommorrow. At the game today, she was actually pulled aside by a coach that is also quitting, who told her that she would completely understand if she (DD) quit the team. The coach also told her that the team needs her more than she (DD) needs the team. DD is turning in her uniform to the AD tomorrow and explaining why.
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NOPE!
They'll take my DD's jersey from her cold dead hands!
She earned her spot.. she needs to force them to cut her or play her and she will prove what she can offer.
I read every post here and your DD is strong enough to persist!
This is true for DD's team. The team had a meeting recently to tell the coach their concerns that she has nothing positive to say. I told my DD to stay out of it and if she does say something she needs to be the positive voice of reason...which she did. The coach even complimented on her comment a day later.
DD hit a walk off double and during the play she ended up sliding into home. While the teams were hand shaking the coach was yelling at her for sliding into home. Never said anything about her hit that won the game. That coach should have been thanking her. In fact the coach should be thanking her for not quitting.
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I could not agree more. Whether the OP's DD perfectly interpreted the coach or not as is being discussed in other posts seem beside the point. If she volunteered or got "volunteered" to catch this year, the only clear feeling she should be left with from the coaches is gratitude. And maybe a little we will work on those throws next practice because we know you are new to this whole catching thing. [MENTION=15657]MoparFin[/MENTION] your DD should be congratulated and I hope she sticks with it.
Andy
So she gets a concussion, it was not handled properly and then she offers to "step up" get behind the plate???
"DD's HS didn't have a catcher"
That's enough for me. Should be throwing bouquets her way. DD's HS coach is very tough.. As a fresh on varsity she walked the first 2 batter she faced in her second game. He brought the entire infield in and just tore into DD. She then threw a near perfect game. She had a travel coach at 12U that made Patton look soft. So this one is not gonna shake her. Tell you DD to take it as a lesson that some people aren't mad at you, their mad at the situation.
That's enough for me. Should be throwing bouquets her way. DD's HS coach is very tough.. As a fresh on varsity she walked the first 2 batter she faced in her second game. He brought the entire infield in and just tore into DD. She then threw a near perfect game. She had a travel coach at 12U that made Patton look soft. So this one is not gonna shake her. Tell you DD to take it as a lesson that some people aren't mad at you, their mad at the situation.
