I'd like to add that I believe DFP has many parents, former baseball players, current and former baseball and softball coaches and instructors, and parents of ladies who are and have been in a university softball program. Around here, HS softball is a big deal and is fueled by travel players. But I have learned here on DFP that HS softball is not very competitive in many parts of the country.
My DD has been on two travel teams coached by former D1 players. One was a very good player. One was an outstanding player and still holds a handful of NCAA top 5 individual records. One went to the WCWS Championships three times (won two). One can coach very well and one has not yet learned to coach. DDs pitching coach of four years played men's (gasp) FP for God-knows-how long and was staff at a local D1 university. He continues to focus on fundamentals and results. DDs batting instructor is also a former D1 player and won at two WCWS championships. She does not coach any teams.
So, my point, once again that has been made in many DFP threads, is an excellent ladies FP coach is not determined by whether they were a great player, or if they played at all. It is one who loves the game and can motivate individuals to bring out the best for their team.
DFP good, trolls bad.
My DD has been on two travel teams coached by former D1 players. One was a very good player. One was an outstanding player and still holds a handful of NCAA top 5 individual records. One went to the WCWS Championships three times (won two). One can coach very well and one has not yet learned to coach. DDs pitching coach of four years played men's (gasp) FP for God-knows-how long and was staff at a local D1 university. He continues to focus on fundamentals and results. DDs batting instructor is also a former D1 player and won at two WCWS championships. She does not coach any teams.
So, my point, once again that has been made in many DFP threads, is an excellent ladies FP coach is not determined by whether they were a great player, or if they played at all. It is one who loves the game and can motivate individuals to bring out the best for their team.
DFP good, trolls bad.