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  1. #7sDad

    A different journey. And it’s ok.

    Sorry for the verrry long post. It took us all a long time to get to this point, so I thought it was worth sharing fwiw. This is about my DD’s softball journey. Hopefully sharing what we’ve learned will help someone else, albeit sooner and with less stress on your relationships. DD’s loved...
  2. #7sDad

    Venting. Not a softball thread

    Since we're all parents, not just softball parents, I need to vent. DD is 16 and will need a car for work, practice, school, etc in a few weeks. So I call a used car dealership regarding a potential vehicle. He asks which one, and then his first comment is, "yeah, we still have it but...
  3. #7sDad

    If you Give a Girl a Softball….

    Found this reposted on FB with no author mentioned, so apologies for not providing due credit. If you Give a Girl a Softball…. If you give a girl a softball, she will want a bat to go with it. You’ll buy her the best bat you can find, and then she will probably want a bucket of balls and a...
  4. #7sDad

    Heading to Pennsbury this morning

    DD is playing in Pennsbury for the first time this weekend. 4 of her prospective schools have emailed back saying they're coming to some of her games! As an incoming JR, this is a big summer for her. It should be a gorgeous weekend for some softball and father/daughter time... if we don't...
  5. #7sDad

    Players like Jessie Warren makes softball so fun to watch

    Didn't know much about her, but have become a huge fan during the tourney... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&#55357;&#56391; <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SportsCenter</a> knows. <a...
  6. #7sDad

    Timing issues vs slow pitching

    HS season started and DD is having issues with slow pitching. It's much slower than she sees in showcase, where she more or less just reacts. With the slower pitching, instead of just staying back and waiting, she's "leaking" forward which creates a weak swing and pops up or weak grounders...
  7. #7sDad

    Need a good Slapper quote for a t-shirt

    There are great quotes for almost everything in softball, but I'm having a hard time finding a good one for slappers . Any ideas? Ready, GO....
  8. #7sDad

    PSA: Need a new glove? I found some great prices.

    I was looking for a new glove for DD and found justballgloves.com has some very, very deep discounts on gloves right now. I just bought her a Mizuno Global Elite Fastpitch for $119, Reg $319! The nice thing about this site is they have a 100-day full return policy, even after you break it in...
  9. #7sDad

    Need advise/experience of the Colorado Sparkler

    DD's team (from MA) is attending the Colorado Sparkler this summer (June 25 - July 1). This is our first time and we're trying to decide whether to send her alone (they have a player only room), or have 1 parent go with, or go as a family and make it a vacation. DW is happy seeing a few...
  10. #7sDad

    Domingo Ayala's Lesson with Joc Pederson and Coach Lisle

    This has been out there since spring, but timely for the WS. Classic Domingo! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GI3MO1E5f2A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  11. #7sDad

    Identity crisis

    DD's playing with a new team this season. She's loving it, but I'm having an identity crisis.
  12. #7sDad

    NCAA rules regarding having a D1 Asst coach as a hitting instructor?

    Are there any NCAA recruiting rules against having a D1 asst coach as a hitting instructor? It's not a school DD is interested in playing for. I'm having difficulty understanding if this violates any of the Coach contact rules if it doesn't involve any recruiting discussions. For those much...
  13. #7sDad

    Resistance, Doubt, Success..uh-oh, now Nervous!

    DD just completed her freshman season. Before the season, we talked about this being the time to start researching and introducing herself to college coaches via email. Enter Resistance. This is new, intimidating and she wasn't sure how to go about it. We worked together and she got her...
  14. #7sDad

    Proud, sad, and happy moment.

    As some of you know, my dad was diagnosed with cancer early last year and passed away in December. Fastpitch softball was a major part of his life when he was younger and he enjoyed coming East to watch DD play the game he loved. When he could no longer travel, last summer some of the DFP...
  15. #7sDad

    Any experience with Top96 camps?

    Has anyone attended a Top96 camp? Are they well run? Considering attending more from a winter work and development standpoint than for recruiting. Top 96 Softball Camps | College Coaches Prospect Camps/Showcases | Softball Clinic
  16. #7sDad

    Does anyone have experience with HeavyBat trainer from HeavySwing.com?

    I saw this bat at the local batting cages last weekend. I'd never heard of it before, but the hitting coach onsite spoke highly of it. Another gimmick or real results to create a more powerful swing? https://www.heavyswing.com/company-info/concept/
  17. #7sDad

    Rhode Island Thunder Gold 14U. Looking for 1 pitcher to complete its roster.

    This is an opportunity to join a strong 14U team that will compete in the top tournaments around New England as we prepare for Nationals. We're already scheduled for two fall tournaments: an 18U USSSA and a 16U Nike Showcase. We'll also play an 18U Winter league. Our 14U teams practice in...
  18. #7sDad

    This is a long shot...

    Reaching out to the DFP community to see if anyone can help grant a wish. My DD plays TB in the New England area. Every season, my parents travel from Ohio to watch her play in a local tournament and usually meet us at Nationals down south. Her Papa played men's FP for over 20 years for many...
  19. #7sDad

    14U PONY Nationals in Virginia - who's in?

    Any DFP's in Virginia this weekend? Send a PM and say hi! Gonna be a hot one!
  20. #7sDad

    Diamond elite platinum select story.

    This happened at last year's 12U Nationals, but I just recalled it when seeing the sign again this weekend. I told DD that last year's national champions get their own parking spaces, and she bought it. I mean, of course the Diamond Elite's won it all, they have a great program of all D1...

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