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    What is a Team Gate Fee?

    They do this so they don’t have to charge family and friends to watch the games. So instead of paying 5-10 to get into the park for the day, they charge one flat fee which allows everyone in and pays for maintenance, lights, etc. I had the same question when I first saw it too.
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    Finding Dedicated Parents/Players

    Were in Tyler. I got a call last night from a few parents who were upset about the way the rec league was ran and are coming out tonight to practice. So I'm ok with developing rather than getting the all stars. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
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    Finding Dedicated Parents/Players

    Travel and in East Texas tournaments slow but never really end. We have a handful of dedicated girls at the moment and they are both catchers and pitchers. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
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    Finding Dedicated Parents/Players

    I've posted in every recruiting page I know know as well as city pages and those buy/sell/trade pages. The job part was an easy decision. I went from working 60hrs a week to 40 and every weekend. Coaching has been a passion since the very first time I did it in 2012. Sent from my SM-G960U...
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    Finding Dedicated Parents/Players

    I mean I absolutely can do that but I don't want to worry about the last minute team. If that makes sense. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
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    Finding Dedicated Parents/Players

    I should add its a 10u team out of east texas. So its not like its snowing and unable to practice. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
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    Finding Dedicated Parents/Players

    I've known coaching is hard both mentally and emotionally. I've been doing it for 8 years. However, lately the biggest struggle is finding the girls to make a team. I've got the practices lined out, constantly looking at new tricks and trades, even went as far as getting a better job so that I...
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    Assistant Coaches

    Get ideas for warning signs regarding assistant coaches. Things to look for as red flags or go aheads.
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    Assistant Coaches

    So currently my team will be a first year 10u team taking on the spring tournaments. Although I’ve had some volunteers from the parents to help with stations, I need help finding an assistant coach. Someone that knows the game. But someone that will understand what we’re trying to do. What...
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    Moving up as a team or moving on?

    This isn’t an actual event within my situation. But more like a thinking for the future type mindset as a coach. I currently coach 10u and the way this is playing out they would all age up together. But I agree, a coach that has experience in showcasing and other aspects can definitely be of value
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    Moving up as a team or moving on?

    So this isn’t happening just yet but just out of curiosity had this thought and want to discuss it. Would you rather your DD stay with a team that moves up as a team and you can tell the bond is there? Or do you make the switch every so often? As far the team aspect, it’s a team they joined...
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    What would DD do?

    Reach out to the coach. Sometimes they have to be reminded that the players are still kids. It’s an after season DH. Commitment is great but there’s so much these kids sacrifice for these teams that they forget what it’s like to hang out with friends off the softball field. There’s many...
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    ETX

    Starting up a 10u team in Tyler since we don’t have many teams based out of here! College station is about 4 hours. DFW is 2-3hrs and Houston is 4-5 depending up traffic! Looking to get things started around here and bring the game back home!
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    What is your number one reason you do this?

    I started coaching as way to volunteer and show a positive military presence (I was stationed in Hampton Roads VA and there is a strong negative connotation associated with the military there from locals) and to continue my passion. I continued on and off for a few years and eventually moved to...
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    ETX

    Just a chick coaching softball in East Texas :)
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