- Jan 31, 2011
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I'm a Rec Coach. I do it because my 4 DD's love to play softball and I love spending my time at the fields with them and their teammates. I spend hundreds or hours at the park trying to make our programs better. Does that entitle me to put my daughter a couple spots higher in the batting order or give one of them an extra inning in the circle? You bet it does, don't like it? Get off the couch and volunteer. Would I use my position to increase the chances of one mine getting a spot on a summer all-star team? Yup, in a second if that's what she wanted.
Save your pretentious daddy ball threads for your class A 14U teams. Those of us down in the trenches are working just as hard and if that means that some coach (who also has a real job) can provide a couple of extra opportunities for his DD because of the work he's putting in, I say "good for him!".
Good points. However, I do coach 14U A ball and my DD has earned her position on the team from 8U coach pitch rec ball to where she is now. I have spent hundreds of hours like you and I see your point. Especially, when you get the feeling your time might have been better served undiluted on your DD alone.
However, if your DD is seeking to play at the next level (whatever that may be) she has to earn wjat she gets. On the other hand, I have sat my DD in situations where she deserved to play as to not show the appearance of favoritism. So, what the heck, you may be right! Thanks for putting in the time and working hard for your team.