Can one player...

[radness]

1st year 14u
Coach has 10 on roster.
Really very beginner level.
Lots of basic explaining.
With slow rolling the ball bucket drills.
And whimpy grounders.

Coach wants better player to join. However apon going to the practice (look see- tryout) posible interested player he wanted said no thanks.
They said
"We are beyond beginner looking for faster pace more challenge."
Coach replied
"Maybe your daughter can be the talent we need to elevate the team".

Whats the deal with a coach in this situation actually thinking or saying to a family
"Your dd could be the big difference?"
Is this a car sales tactic?

It may allure certain people who want to be the star on a team? But is it really an opportunity or stepping down?


What say DFP?

 

[Lance Steckler]

setting yourself up for failure. Even if player joins squad, she will be unchallenged and depart.

BTW - slow ball bucket drills are a very useful tool used at all levels to work on form, footwork, massive indoor reps, etc.

 

[TheGuru42]

1st year 14u
Coach has 10 on roster.
Really very beginner level.
Lots of basic explaining.
With slow rolling the ball bucket drills.
And whimpy grounders.

Coach wants better player to join. However apon going to the practice (look see- tryout) posible interested player he wanted said no thanks.
They said
"We are beyond beginner looking for faster pace more challenge."
Coach replied
"Maybe your daughter can be the talent we need to elevate the team".

Whats the deal with a coach in this situation actually thinking or saying to a family
"Your dd could be the big difference?"
Is this a car sales tactic?

It may allure certain people who want to be the star on a team? But is it really an opportunity or stepping down?


What say DFP?

Every parent wants their kid to be the star of the team. That being said, most parents want their daughters to play with equally or more talented players so that the teammates push each other to get better as a team and as individual players. Not fair to burden a 13 or 14 year-old with the responsibility to "elevate" an entire team. Not good for her -- who will push her to become as good as she can be?

 

[BRsoftballDad]

I have always been the parent where I do not want my DD to be the best one on the team. Only way you get better is by facing and competing against better. In the case above, I'm sure it was a last ditch effort to try and get a quality player. No coach wants to get skull dragged at any level.

 

[TheGuru42]

I have always been the parent where I do not want my DD to be the best one on the team. Only way you get better is by facing and competing against better. In the case above, I'm sure it was a last ditch effort to try and get a quality player. No coach wants to get skull dragged at any level.

Oh, I hear you. I don't want my daughter to be the best on the team, but part of me does want that. The middle aged my time has passed part of me.

 

[radness]

BTW - slow ball bucket drills are a very useful tool used at all levels to work on form, footwork, massive indoor reps, etc.

Like skills work! Not slow pace tho.
There are probably as many 'speeds of rollers'
as there are talent levels.
Would ADD
As we improve pick up the pace!

+Fun to use these same drills at a more challenging level.
Grow speed with consistancy at a faster pace.

 

[ANNASDAD]

My DD played on our orgs national teams since 14U, I always loved it when they moved her up to a higher age bracket, just to challenge and push her! Serious ball players don't want to look like the lesser player!

Being a superstar on an inferior team gets you nowhere, unless you're those parents!

 

[BT3100]

Depends on birth order
First time parents want to see DD be the best player and want them on a winning team and want her to play every game. Those things don't always go hand in hand.
Parents who have been through this a few times want their DD on a team where she will learn and grow.
Oh and facebook... parents want to post trophies on Facebook. As if they are responsible for that

 

[canyonjoe]

Even in the Major leagues 1 player can elevate a team. Every time you lengthen you lineup it makes a huge difference.

 

[Eric F]

I would also say no to a TB team like that for my DD. Playing with players of a similar (or better) skill level is important for development.

I have seen a single player elevate a team...but one player isn't going to turn a crap team into a national champion. I have also seen a crap team ruin a good player.