You are not looking for an argument, but respectfully, I must disagree. While I recognize that you are talking about skill development, there is no way to replicate game pressure other than being in a game. The mental part of player development is critical. A coach making the choice to roll with...
I sense you have an axe to grind. It's entirely possible that you may be familiar with some rec coaches who know their W-L records, but I'd bet any amount of money that you do not know any high-level TB coaches - 12U-and-up - who have any idea what their records are. They may be able to tell...
Although I admire your candor here, there is a 0% chance we're having any conversation like that on game day. I will make time the following week to address any concerns you may have, but we're not talking lineups, strategy, or playing time* during the tournament.
What are your player's goals...
Update this evening from USA Preps:
The player who received a positive test result yesterday, prompting us to shut down the Archie Gubler Complex, was re-tested today and received notice of a negative result. The initial test was a FREE test conducted by her local county and took several...
1) I'm not going to debate this.
2) There is a rule set that governed this event. It doesn't matter whether one likes, believes in, or trusts the guidelines. The teams who wanted to have an event had to follow those rules.
I hope that everyone makes it home safely.
Totally different. If they didn't know, then no one is looking at them sideways now. That's forgivable. But making the trip before you had the result in hand? There was no need.
My position: From top to bottom, regardless of what anyone felt or believed, everyone at that complex was following...
Interference is an immediate dead ball, you're right, but we're talking about a difference of 1.5 seconds or so. Strangely nuanced, perhaps, but field ump might be looking to see whether the kids complete the play.
It sounds like everyone did what they were supposed to on the play.
If we're going to make stuff up, let's at least make it make sense, so that everyone is a little upset at the outcome: BR out, R1 scores, R2 sent back to 3B. 2 out, play ball.
I'm glad that some action is being taken. I believe the original response or non-response is indicative of just how under-prepared we are at a societal level to deal with made-for-TV drama in real life. Among some number of people, threats of self-harm are an immediate red flag, especially when...
There's no real value in the "race to be right". Have a plan, have a backup plan, and then have a backup for your backup plan. Oh, and be ready when your number is called.
I only know what I know - several colleges and universities have announced online/remote courses for the fall. When CSU...
Sacramento (USA Softball) is suspending play until at least April 1st. It's not a mandate, but a recommendation. Most local leagues will probably govern themselves accordingly, which will put them in line with the schools who've put spring sports on hold for now.
Everything is relative, I know, but on balance, that makes no sense whatsoever.
There's nothing you said about the HS program that makes it seem worthy of attending even a single tryout. I'd recommend another extracurricular or volunteer work in a field that interests her.
Is there any conversation on the site about new pitching rules for USA Softball? I do not have a 2020 rule book and heard a rumor that there are "significant" changes for this year.