Having been a member of this board for over two years, I am amazed about the criticism of HS coaches and the negative posts on HS coaches. I say this because I am a high school coach of over 30 years in Texas, which I feel has plenty of good softball coaches. I have been a part of very good programs and when we get them in 9th grade after playing travel ball for 5-6 years, that we have to teach them so many basics of the game. They play tons of games yes, but many of them are not taught how to play the game or rules of the game......bunting, infield fly rule, tagging up, how to slide is a biggie. In Texas public schools you have to teach there or be full time employee unlike many states, but I am just sharing my toughts on that topic. This is a great board for fastpitch softball at all levels.