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  1. Coach JV

    Checking out

    I have enjoyed this forum for the past several years sharing the ups and downs of FP softball. Now that my DD has completed her last year of NCAA eligibility and has moved on to the next chapter of her future, I find myself rarely visiting the DFP forum. Best of luck to all, especially those who...
  2. Coach JV

    Prayers for Parkland

    Among the victims were the AD, Cross country Coach and asst. football coach
  3. Coach JV

    Does one quote sum it up for the college softball experience? A life Lesson?

    To stay grounded, players should take this to heart.
  4. Coach JV

    D3 World Series starts Thursday-television?

    Does anyone know if the D3 College World Series will be televised?
  5. Coach JV

    Who is running the team?

    The AD at my school called a meeting last week (mid-season) the timing of which I found peculiar based on my past experience. She informed me that one of the player's parents had made a LARGE financial contribution to the school and I was to make her the #1 pitcher for the remainder of the...
  6. Coach JV

    Finally, blue makes the right call

    Saturday during 16U tourney, runner on 3; 1 out; game is tied at 2 DD is in the circle, 9th of the order at the plate I call a screwball, batter (crowding) squares to bunt and on the attempt is HBP in the forearm, drops her bat and heads to 1B. PU calls 'dead ball' indicates strike signal...
  7. Coach JV

    Any pros or cons on this product?

    Just curious if any members have any experience with this The Power Grip
  8. Coach JV

    Looking for Pitching coach?

    I often see posts inquiring about pitching coaches in different regions. To satisfy some requests, I ran across this link. Hope it helps! Fastpitch Softball Pitching Instructors - academies - schools - lessons
  9. Coach JV

    To coach or not to coach

    For the first time in years I am not inn the field with a TB team in any way shape or form. I will occasionally do the book but that is the extent of it. Now, DD is on a team where she likes the coach. He is a very good coach but lacks motivational skills and several parents are unhappy...
  10. Coach JV

    Credentials for hiring a HS coach

    We all see very good and very bad coaching at all levels. I would like a little feedback on what the members view as proper credentials for an individual taking over a High School program. All opinions welcome
  11. Coach JV

    Recruiting question

    Is it just me or as girls get older (14U and 16U) we have to be on the recruiting path all year? I understand that a certain percentage of girls stop playing for different reasons. I come from a solid program (currently 8 TB teams in all ages) we are not 'doormats' by any definition (at least 1...
  12. Coach JV

    A question on Ball and strike calls

    My DD (14U) lives and dies by the low/inside pitch. We had a game recently where PU was not calling any strikes below upper thigh. DD was frustrated as was I. PU forced her to pitch high enough in the zone that she was not comfortable. It is the first time I have had this particular issue with...
  13. Coach JV

    SHOWCASE TEAM? pros and cons

    This forum is the best place to get opinions. DD has been selected to play on a showcase (ASA) team. There are lots of practices proposed, but very few events. Do I keep her on the summer roster of her USSSA travel team? I am planning on speaking with both of her coaches before committing to...
  14. Coach JV

    Is there more drama in softball?

    RAY, my question, since your daughters have run the gamut thru college. Do all girls' sports have the same drama as softball? or is softball unique in the drama as we spend many long weekends together in tournaments etc.?
  15. Coach JV

    Coaches: I Need some opinions

    I am sure this is a good place for opinions. Here is the situation. I coach a 14U TB team, 5 girls are using a local hitting-pitching coach. Last week during a game, one of these coaches came to a game and was counseling his 'students' during the game without asking me or another coach what...
  16. Coach JV

    2011 rule changes per sanctioning body

    Someone please clarify the pitching distances for 14U. This is the info I have: USSSA=43' NSA=43' ASA=40'
  17. Coach JV

    screwball issue

    My daughter has been practicing the screwball, for the past few months and used it in a game last weekend. From the dugout I could not see release point. About 50% of the screwballs broke too much and she hit one batter with one. When she moves back from 40 to 43' in 6 weeks, where does she...
  18. Coach JV

    fighting thru the losers bracket

    Any ideas on the best way to keep the team 'up' when dropped to the loser bracket in double elimination? Last week, we lost our first elimination game, got dropped to loser bracket where we went 1-1. The team that came out of the loser bracket had to play 5 games back to back to make the...
  19. Coach JV

    Tryout question

    DD had a bit of a rift with another player on her current team and is considering moving to a different team, So: I took DD to a tryout that is geographically closer over the weekend. She did great, the team looks average for their class, dd was in the top 3. Parents seemed ok, 2 that were...
  20. Coach JV

    Bat advice

    My DD has outgrown her 31/21 Easton Stealth Clarity (kiwi green) that she got last year. She just turned 13 and has grown a lot the last 6 mo. I am considering just going with a 32/22- or am I better off with the longer bat (32 -11)? Should I rule out any of the following? and why? I am...

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