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    Returning after 8 years

    OMG joemcq51. I pray for you. I took off about 9-10 years too. Now back in the mix, I really want out. I've never seen so many breast-feeding parents. They make excuses for their kid, do all the talking for them, constantly disrespect and disagree with the coaches about the most stupid...
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    Athlete trouble or manageable?

    That would be my RED button. I've produced championship teams and some great players in my time. But if I EVER heard that come out of one of my girls, or boys when in baseball, I would have sent them packing right then. I don't need any of them, but there ARE 8 others on the the field that DO...
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    Arkansas defeats #1 UCLA

    Soooooooooooo ieeeeeeeeeeee Pigs. Awesome job.
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    Keep your ears and eyes open "be cautious about this" thread, good stuff

    I agree that everybody should always be cautious. But my first impression from reading it was its a coach that is putting responsibility on the player. They are to tell the parent which uniform is being worn this saturday or that practice time was changed etc. However, any coach that really...
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    Daddyball-ism

    3'sdad. SO many coaches around here WANT to say that to alot of kids and parents, but they can't. There are SO many teams here that parents get their feelings hurt, mommy or daddy storm off and start their own team to do it their way. I can't count the number of teams advertising they have...
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    Daddyball-ism

    Slugger, once again you spew intelligence. 8s - 14s, Dads / Moms get them off to a good start, then if they are still into it, let them fly with someone else. I did, and I've been coaching long before DD was born. Now, just helping keep score and watching her grow. Our 10 - 14s experience...
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    One girl - 3 teams

    Hi Wallly. While reading your post, I thought it was my post or you were talking about my DD. Thank god my kid hasn't teamed up with your kid... They'd be dangerous together. Haha. First of all. Not sure how regular you are in here, but I have to say that Amy and sluggers, in my opinion, are...
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    Runner for catcher

    Ooops, sorry. its 1.81. Hit the wrong key and didn't catch that. That was measured two weekends ago at Colorado State University (CSU) Softball camp by the coach. She also hit 1.83, 1.84, 1.84, 1.84 for the 5 times. Dear daddy here wasn't doing the timing either. We timed her pops in...
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    Runner for catcher

    Its great to hear others thinking the way we do. My DD is a pitcher. Not the team speed pitcher, but is the movement pitcher. But, she is the lead catcher and is an absolute KILLER behind the plate. Lots of girls have done that. But going along with the conversations about base running, she...
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    Daddyball-ism

    You all are really "getting it." Good for you.. NO Daddy ball. I've coached alot, and went to the highest levels several years ago in 16s and 18s Rec. Awesome times and had NO kids period at that time. Took a long coaching break, and got back into it a few years ago and loved it even more...
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    Metal cleats

    Hi all. I've never understood the metal vs plastic cleats thing. Why DO boys get to wear them in baseball at much younger ages? I have looked and studied both types of cleats. Metal cleats, the corners of each cleat is smooth and actually rounded. Plastic molded cleats have pointier (sp?)...
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    Another arguement FOR facemasks

    You are right MTR. EVERY single aspect should not have a heirarchy rule on it. Fielding face masks are an option, not a mandate. What gets under my skin, as I and several others have posted, is a parent(s) wishing or wanting their player to wear a fielding mask but say their kid just won't...
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    Tracking Pitching Stats

    Who's On First..... Great Questions. This is what I do, but I have to tell you I have a real GEEK for a DD with her pitching. She is all about her performance in the circle and behind the plate as a catcher. So, she has me take pitching stats for herself. I am her pitching coach, use to be...
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    Why don't teams hustle?

    Reviving an old post here. I see the same thing all the time and it just infuriates me. When I was coaching walking or even a lazy jog was not allowed. Not because I'm a jerk and what I say goes. It was for the "wake up factor". I am a BIG advocate of Dynamic warmups etc. I made it clear...
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    Another arguement FOR facemasks

    I have a few words for everyone that has a politically correct issue about MAKING your kid wear a face mask. If you WANT or WISH your kid to wear one, tell them to shut up and wear one, because you are the parent, in charge and pay all medical bills, or THEY DON'T PLAY. Plain and simple. If...
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