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  1. 51sDad

    Helpful recruiting information

    I've been compiling a spreadsheet with information potentially relative to the recruiting process. It's basically a list of schools and their respective coaches/contact info along with some other data regarding their programs. It is a work in progress, and it's somewhat directed towards players...
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    How to moderate a perfectionist

    2 parts you have to deal with actually. The crying in the dugout is inexcusable. She needs (as someone previously mentioned) to learn the value of having a short memory. Make sure you continuously reinforce the fact that some games she will be 4 for 4 and others she may go weeks without a hit...
  3. 51sDad

    Situation opinions please

    What "Nationals" are you playing in that uses a clock?
  4. 51sDad

    Situation opinions please

    I agree. Also the coach's decision may have been simply to work on a squeeze in that situation. I'm not sure about your team philosophy but it is fall and it's time to work on things not necessarily to win ball games. In addition, it's very easy to judge from the other side of the fence. 99.9%...
  5. 51sDad

    01 Texas Glory seeking Assistant Coach in DFW area

    01 Texas Glory is looking for an assistant coach to help out with our 10U team. If you're interested, contact Mike Miller.
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    Embarrassed to ask

    Me either. Good one!
  7. 51sDad

    so introduce yourself

    Mike from Dallas, TX by way of South St. Louis. I coached for several years at the amateur level but now I only nag. :p My DD just turned 12, and plays for a 14U team here in North Texas. I'm a software developer by trade and in the little spare time I do have, I do contract website work and...
  8. 51sDad

    scoring on bunt

    10U? I'm waiting for a passed ball! :p
  9. 51sDad

    Faking run from3rd to home

    I'm not sure I would call it poor sportsmanship. Me personally, I wouldn't teach it though. In my opinion, you're better off focusing on the defensive end of it and teaching your catcher to check down 3 for poor baserunning, firing to first, then setting up to make the tag at home. From an...
  10. 51sDad

    Commit to Slapping -- Still Work Righty Swing?

    2 things... I'm making the assumption here that your DD is fast and prompted the change in the first place. While this is all well and good now, what is going to happen if she focuses all of her efforts on learning the short game, grows up, and isn't fast anymore? If she puts in the work to be a...
  11. 51sDad

    Commit to Slapping -- Still Work Righty Swing?

    I second sticking to one side.
  12. 51sDad

    Mizzou going to WCWS!

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    Softball Team Names - Any good ones?

    There's a team (I think out of the Austin area) called the Texas Dirtbags. Original to say the least. :D
  14. 51sDad

    Should batter hit down on ball?

    If life ends at 8U then I guess you don't need to worry about catching. As for what to look for next... IMO I say best athletes. It's 8U, there aren't going to be many seasoned softball players showing up to tryouts. Find athletic girls with great hand/eye coordination and make your own studs...
  15. 51sDad

    Strength Training (supplements?)

    Marc hit it on the head. Theoretically, girls should be able to get bigger, faster, and stronger without the use of any supplements outside of a multi-vitamin and fish oil/flaxseed. You can supplement your girls' DHA needs with fish oil capsules and the multis are essential. Outside of that...
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    Should batter hit down on ball?

    My opinion but... I think you should teach girls the proper mechanics regardless of age. When drafting a team at very young ages, probably the #1 & #2 on your draft board should be pitching and catching. It's true at very early ages you will need to teach throwing, catching, etc. to good...
  17. 51sDad

    Energy in the morning

    There are lots of ideas with regards to what to eat/drink to promote energy early. The hard part is getting an entire team of players and parents to buy into it. This blog entry has some pretty good ideas on fatigue. It's not directly related to the early games, but the theory applies. Health &...
  18. 51sDad

    Tryout results

    Glad to hear I'm not the only one that sells stuff on eBay to make the softball ends meet! :D
  19. 51sDad

    Baseball, Worst Call Ever??

    Well I can't speak for everyone, but I grew up in St. Louis and I'll be able to talk passionately about that game in another 24 years. I love your questions, and I've heard them all. There are so many "what ifs" surrounding that call and what could have been. Makes for great conversation. As...
  20. 51sDad

    Are One Day Camps Worth the $$$?

    Some of them are great, but how much can one actually learn in a 1 day camp? Keep in mind that when big names are used to market camps, you're paying the $100 for your DD to hang out with the Olympians. There's nothing wrong with this by the way, just make sure you're comfortable with that...

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