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    Advice for first visit

    In regards to timeline “when do you expect to be finished recruiting for the class of 20xx?” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    DD needs a new bag

    Did a lot of shopping last year and ultimately got the Louisville Slugger Prime Rig. This will be her last bag before college - it’s big. Similar to a Louisville bag that she had in MS that lasted 3 years. Back then she rolled that, and carried her backpack and a baritone. Not sure how she did...
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    USSSA Non Approved Ghost Sighting

    Ghost sighting at USSSA take two... yesterday home plate umpire did not know USSSA courtesy runner rule early in game. Tournament director UIC watching later in game - DD identifies another Blue Ghost - umpire asked why it was illegal... field umpire brought in... he didn’t know and USSSA...
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    The Catcher or the Pitcher?

    HS got this pic as DD is about to drop. Blocking, receiving, etc. - got good training 1st year 14U and it made all the difference. It just occurred to me that while she was growing I was looking at proper fit of her leg guards. Fortunately she topped out at 5’4”. Players that hesitate to drop...
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    USSSA Non Approved Ghost Sighting

    Catcher saw it - reported after the at bat - ump said to point it out next time she saw it - next time she said “that’s the bat” - well, it caused a bit of a ruckus. Player was out, had to sit and an out every at bat for remainder of game - coach/manager out for two games. Her new coach said...
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    USSSA Non Approved Ghost Sighting

    What’s the best way to handle?
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    Solution for Chafing behind the Knees

    Update: this weekend she crossed the strap on left knee and was more comfortable uncrossed on the right. Bought a heal and protect balm that she applied between games. Caught 5 games and grateful next week she’ll be with a team with another catcher. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Solution for Chafing behind the Knees

    Agree! ...only 2 more tourneys left with this team if seniors who are very good but don’t want to play all summer. Then she will be playing for a team with more than 1 for the rest of the summer. Thanks for all the great suggestions! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Solution for Chafing behind the Knees

    Daughter has been catching with triple knee leg guards for a couple of years. This past weekend she caught 4 games and there are red strap marks behind the knees and one spot on left side worse. Googled and read that pants bunching can cause this, etc. Inspected her gear and I didn’t see...
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    From the eyes of a catcher

    That’s the great thing about catchers! It’s in your heart - you anchor your team and make your pitchers look good! Last year my DD hips were bothering her by mid season - PT helped her strengthen and heal and she hasn’t had a prob this year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    From the eyes of a catcher

    Regular season complete. From the eyes and thighs of a catcher [emoji23]. 1,734 pitches called, 1,594 received. That’s 37.6 squats on average per day of the season - not counting warmups and practice. Only 15 attempts to steal on her versus 128 on a league rival. Caught 129 Ks to lead the team...
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    Another recruiting scandal

    They took athletic money out of the pockets of legitimate athletes. They disgraced the accommodations in place for college test taking for students who actually need it. And... not to mention the harm to their own kids. Heard national news say parents were embarrassed that their kids weren’t...
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    First Week of HS Coaching Complete

    DD1 may be the youngest V head coach in the league and county. Her journey here has been full of highs and lows and I’m very proud. Assistant AD told me yesterday I should be a proud mama. She’s doing exactly what they wanted - college level practices, keeps it moving, full of content. She’s...
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    GameChanger and MaxPreps

    Has anyone had experience with linking GameChanger stats to MaxPreps for HS ball? Does it work, work well, etc... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Equipment Buys at My House

    My daughter went over all the marks on the glove, “even the kangaroo is visible cause it’s not caked in mud”. HS open practice tomorrow snowed out :-( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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