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    DD wants to play IF

    Keep working on footwork, first step explosiveness, and good mechanics. DD has always had an above average arm, and beautiful throwing mechanics. She was primarily a CF, who loved to play 3rd base occasionally. Through a teammates injury at the 14U level she was asked to play SS due to...
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    What is included in your reg fees and how much are they per season?

    As for 18G Fall ball, $1500, 5 showcase tournaments(Surf City, TCS, Las Vegas/OnDeck). 1-2 fielding practices/wk, 2 days indoor hitting, 3 jerseys, 3 pants, etc. Summer is usually 2K. Coaches overnight stays, and expenses eat up some of it also. Roster of 12-14
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    What is included in your reg fees and how much are they per season?

    No doubt. DD is a skilled Outside Hitter whos been playing since 12U and finally gave it up this year 16U after realizing herself that the cost and amateur coaching wasnt worth the price. Not to mention certain 1 day league matches could be anywhere from 15-150 miles away.
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    Cleaning out the closet: Louisville slugger bats f.s.

    UGH love me a good 2014. Dont think DD will ever sell hers.
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    Gloves - whats the verdict?

    DD uses a 12" A2000 as a middle infielder. Thought about going slightly smaller but she has no problem getting the ball out quickly with a 12". Plus playing 2nd every other game gives her a little more help with covering first on bunts.
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    TCS 16U Nationals Jacksonville Storm Stripped of title

    Sad for the girls who were of age on this team, but glad their staff was called out. It's not the first time I've seen this. I've witnessed in both showcase format and D/E format teams who have players on multiple rosters during the same tournament and coaches who know they aren't age...
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    Playing as a pick up for Major Tournaments

    No the current team has reached it's end. The head coaches DD wont be playing ball past this season and he is stepping aside. But I agree, I usually try to give heads up on any pick up teams we've played with during off weeks in the years past, along with letting coaches know when we've...
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    Playing as a pick up for Major Tournaments

    Thanks for the comments. Yes a big concern of mine has always been not being added as a pickup for a larger roster, and then expecting to play every inning of every game. We've played some pick up games where I've advised a coach not to worry about where in the lineup she hits or where you...
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    TB - Not sure it is for us

    Thought I was the only one who talked softball in the car. No wonder she wears headphones and acts like she cant hear me. :p
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    Playing as a pick up for Major Tournaments

    DD's summer '18 season is ending in a few weeks. However we were asked last month if we were interested in joining another team at PGF Nationals if our current team doesn't qualify, and of course that team already has an invite. I'm curious as to others thoughts on this for their own DD...
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    Clip from Fighting Softball Parents

    Yeah it pains me when I see other parents do it, and no one standing up to them. I've seen many instances where we've played a "top" organization where parents curse out umpires along with belittling opposing teams players and the coaches do nothing to address the matter during the game. I...
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    Clip from Fighting Softball Parents

    National news now VIDEO: Massive brawl breaks out between parents at youth softball game | USA TODAY High School Sports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLHHhZvyksE
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    Grades and travel ball

    :p I knew that was coming.
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    Grades and travel ball

    Yep the A- to C+ in one of the classes, and B to C in the other is what triggered the whole thing.
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    Grades and travel ball

    DD was signed up for summer school today taking the 2 courses that caused her GPA to drop in the 2nd semester one an honors class. She'll still be able to play locally, just no Colorado IDT trip which she seems content with. At least for now anyhow. Thanks for all the comments and advice.
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