Do I have a legitimate reason to pull my daughter from her team?

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[let it be fun]

Why are the opposing coaches complimenting her catching if she isn't catching? I got confused. Where do they see her catch is she isn't playing?

Wow tough crowd on here! So your DD plays on a B team with a hot-headed coach who has installed not only full-time starters but basically players who get 100% of the playing time at C, 1B, and 3B which are the same positions your DD plays. I would definitely talk to the coach and explain your concerns about your DD developing, about her enjoying the game, and about how your DD just wants a chance to show what she can do. If the coach values your DD as a player she will try to accommodate her in some way and get her some playing time on defense. Have your DD offer to play anywhere. If nothing changes, it is a clear sign that the coach doesn't feel like your DD is an important part of the team. I would look elsewhere.

 

[djcarter1966]

Looking back at your OP two tournaments and two games in the field if you had 4 GG and she played one pool game behind the plate of the 4 then the other games were bracket play then NO you have nothing to complain about and no reason to pull her.

If this is the same team as fall ball and the coach saw both of them it sounds like they have picked a primary and a backup and your DD is the backup. It also sounds like she is on a school team? Is she primary or backup there?

If she is getting two or three games a week as a backup catcher that's not the end of the world but it should motivate her to do better. I would ask if she hits better the the primary catcher but doesn't seem to matter if she is DH every game coach must like her bat.

 

[Big Daddy Michigan]

I understand that confusion. The one game over the weekend she did catch, an opposing player chatted with her, admired her blocking. And the day before (in a school game) the ump came over to the bench after the game and gave her high praise. Another coach sought her out to compliment her swing and hitting. I'm not saying she's great at all, there are things to improve on. It just seems she gets a lot of compliments from other coaches. That's happened a few times over the years. I guess I'm just pointing that out so you know she isn't in over her head.


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Thank's for the clarifying for me. I mean no offense, I'm trying to put myself in her coach's spot and figure out why this might go on if I was the coach.

 

[let it be fun]

Looking back at your OP two tournaments and two games in the field if you had 4 GG and she played one pool game behind the plate of the 4 then the other games were bracket play then NO you have nothing to complain about and no reason to pull her.

If this is the same team as fall ball and the coach saw both of them it sounds like they have picked a primary and a backup and your DD is the backup. It also sounds like she is on a school team? Is she primary or backup there?

If she is getting two or three games a week as a backup catcher that's not the end of the world but it should motivate her to do better. I would ask if she hits better the the primary catcher but doesn't seem to matter if she is DH every game coach must like her bat.

I disagree with you when it comes to a 14B team. The coach should get the players into the games. Bracket play should not turn into the same players playing the entire time at 14B. Maybe if this was the state tournament or a qualifier or something but at the random 14B May Day Hitfest tournament get your players into the game.

 

[djcarter1966]

I disagree with you when it comes to a 14B team. The coach should get the players into the games. Bracket play should not turn into the same players playing the entire time at 14B. Maybe if this was the state tournament or a qualifier or something but at the random 14B May Day Hitfest tournament get your players into the game.

I guess it just depends on several factors including number of players, time between games, her ability to play other positions, etc (in Texas in July it's almost impossible to play two or three games behind the plate in a row without endangering their health). Who is the backup 1B or 3B. If it was me sure I would have some kind of rotation system maybe where she could play a game at C, then one at 1B then one at 3B so basically each player only sits one game but I don't think you should demand a coach run his team that way or quit. If it's not working for you look for guest playing opportunities and change teams next year.

 

[Pop time 44]

Looking back at your OP two tournaments and two games in the field if you had 4 GG and she played one pool game behind the plate of the 4 then the other games were bracket play then NO you have nothing to complain about and no reason to pull her.

If this is the same team as fall ball and the coach saw both of them it sounds like they have picked a primary and a backup and your DD is the backup. It also sounds like she is on a school team? Is she primary or backup there?

If she is getting two or three games a week as a backup catcher that's not the end of the world but it should motivate her to do better. I would ask if she hits better the the primary catcher but doesn't seem to matter if she is DH every game coach must like her bat.

You lost me. What is 4 GG? And you think between two tournaments, only two games on the field is acceptable? At 14B? There really is no back up at 1B and 3B because those players don't move. Especially 1B dad is AC. 3B sometimes a pitcher will play there but rarely. Yes my daughter is primary catcher on her school team. You can see she is just tight and not relaxed on this team. One player was injured and SCARED to tell coach. I already picked up a guest play opportunity for my daughter and possibly am moving her to another team.


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[Pop time 44]

Thank's for the clarifying for me. I mean no offense, I'm trying to put myself in her coach's spot and figure out why this might go on if I was the coach.

No offense taken at all!


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[Pop time 44]

I guess it just depends on several factors including number of players, time between games, her ability to play other positions, etc (in Texas in July it's almost impossible to play two or three games behind the plate in a row without endangering their health). Who is the backup 1B or 3B. If it was me sure I would have some kind of rotation system maybe where she could play a game at C, then one at 1B then one at 3B so basically each player only sits one game but I don't think you should demand a coach run his team that way or quit. If it's not working for you look for guest playing opportunities and change teams next year.

I'm really not demanding that she runs her team any certain way.


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[djcarter1966]

You lost me. What is 4 GG? And you think between two tournaments, only two games on the field is acceptable? At 14B? There really is no back up at 1B and 3B because those players don't move. Especially 1B dad is AC. 3B sometimes a pitcher will play there but rarely. Yes my daughter is primary catcher on her school team. You can see she is just tight and not relaxed on this team. One player was injured and SCARED to tell coach. I already picked up a guest play opportunity for my daughter and possibly am moving her to another team.


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GG refers to a game guarantee in other word when you enter a tournament your team is promised at least 4 games for their entry fee. So if going into the weekend and your team is only promised 4 games and your DD plays 1 game and the starter plays 3 games and you go home that is what you should expect as a back up catcher. In competitive travel ball (maybe 14B level is not there) it is usually an unwritten rule that only the best 9 in the championship bracket play when it is lose or go home.

You mentioned she is the primary catcher on the school team...ask yourself how much does schools backup get?