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    Team fundraiser coach wants the money paid in cash.

    This odd request is a red flag; it would be a no from me along with some questions. Our org rarely uses cash (it's almost frowned upon due to the ease of ApplePay, Zelle, and a host of other xfer style payments). But there are exceptions when cash is dominant (raffle tickets, snack bars, org...
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    The flute player

    Having only read the first 3 responses, all I can say is chillax. It's 8u and it's rec. When you sign up for rec (as a player, parent, coach, or admn) most of us with experience realize the first disparity you'll see is the level of commitment. Whatever the reasons are that she isn't...
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    Girls or Ladies

    Saying "ladies" was habit for me. My dad when he coached us (softball), my mom the same (volleyball & basketball).
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    List of Nursing Friendly Softball College Programs

    Absolutely LOVE this thread! 💖💖💖
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    The appeal of a "non-parent" coach

    I don't think you're missing anything. I think parents you're referring to had a bad situation with a parent/coach that caused them to lump all parent/coaches together and generalizations never give someone the entire picture. IMO a good coach is a good coach. My daughter plays for an org with...
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    HS Career is over

    Two seasons ago my daughter (a freshman) led her HS varsity team in every major stat category offensively and defensively. She was named to numerous media related "teams" including an area all star team that rarely has freshman make the team. Prior to the banquet her coach gave me a call to...
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    Question about multiple pitching rubbers on the field

    Our fields do not have this but we have played at fields that have it. It will take an injury and a lawsuit for them to change it. It's a hazard and there are affordable easy fixes (i.e. plugs) to eliminate this.
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    Incentivizing $oftball

    Actually now that I think about it... I've coached kids that were paid for HR, NH, steals, just random stats.
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    Incentivizing $oftball

    Not exactly but something similar. My oldest was obsessed with working, buying his own car with his own money, and just other weird things for a pre-teen. Despite his rigorous academic load, numerous extra curricular activities, and heavy athletic schedule he INSISTED he get a job at the local...
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    Kinda traumatized by travel ball drama

    Without reading the entire thread my two cents... There is drama in all sports, at all levels. If your child is in a toxic situation REMOVE THEM IMMEDIATELY. Their mental health is a priority over any 'team'. My personal experience with TB has been great. My DD is a top level recruit and TB...
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    Travel Ball is Killing Rec Ball

    Our local rec fees are also pretty cheap. It's $60, you get a jersey, belt, socks, a facemask to turn back in (although most of us buy them for our kids) and 10-14 games depending on how many teams per division. Most of our teams do team hoodies, bows, stirrups, and pants. That ranges an...
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    Embrace and Enjoy the DD you have

    I think the one thing everyone can agree on this board is that it all goes by so very fast. A little perspective is always refreshing. Nice post, thanks for sharing.
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    Travel Ball is Killing Rec Ball

    While the hardcore parents are going above and beyond for their children in terms of reps, there are many many many kids who only pick up their glove and a ball at their "structured" practices/games. Kids aren't in the backyard regularly with dad (or mom), they aren't at the park or in the...
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