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  1. Rule#6

    Helping a quiet kid

    When I coached I always made a point of giving quieter kids a chance to shine. Felt that that was what it was all about, being in the role of manager/coach. Maybe you could ask the coach to try to draw her out a little, dont let the louder kids drown her out or hog the spotlight. A good coach...
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    Where it all started

    When my kids were little they used the bats that came in the managers bag, for team use!
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    Things College Softball Announcers Can Quit Saying 2022 Edition

    Absolutely true. So tired of hearing the announcers drool over Alo and Oklahoma in general. Yes they slaughtered everyone. we know. Their games were pretty boring to watch due to excessive slaughter, but those announcers just never let up. (Just my opinion however!)
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    Need help building confidence for Travel Ball (10u)…Long Post :/

    You and your wife love the sport of softball. Your DD does not.
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    Need help building confidence for Travel Ball (10u)…Long Post :/

    #1 try letting her "fly on her own"--dont stay at practice or games for awhile, just drop her off. Hovering parents just doesnt work for some kids. #2 two of my four kids attended Karate and insisted they loved it but did not practice or show any initiative except to insist "we love it! we...
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    When softball's not fun anymore

    Bullying is terrible. My son was bullied and the bully had more rights than the victim! It was awful. I had to go all the way with it, file the Dignity for All Students reporting paperwork and report to NY state, and finally it was dealt with. The whole "zero tolerance for bullying" campaign...
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    Halloween costume

    Oh My that certainly is ADORABLE!!
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    Unprepared Coach

    If your DD is having fun, and she gets lots of playing time, its 10U, just leave her alone and let her play. Maybe try not going to every game and practice if that is your habit? Just a suggestion. Not judging.
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    High school softball

    I agree 100% with this! This is NOT a life or death situation and if the OP is truly "Shaking with how upset he is" that is not healthy. What will you do when you have a Real problem if you are this stressed out over HS softball?? Its not healthy and not good for your DD to see. Let her...
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    Team USA vs Japan

    I agree the games were totally boring. A bust.
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    Guest playing protocols

    it confounds me why any parent would tolerate their paying DD sitting the bench while a guest player plays their position.
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    Struggling player - what to do as a parent?

    Let her fly on her own at some games, and have the fun of telling you how it went! She will feel good about herself, navigating the day without you! And you can tell her what you did that day (its good for our kids to see us with hobbies/interests, instead of hovering over them all the time.)
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    DD's on televised college games?

    Thank you! I appreciate that.
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    is there such a thing as too much?

    Your DD sounds like a great kid who wants to be a kid. I dont mean this in a judgemental way but she may burn out with this much softball, unless alot of it gets rained out. Even then, she may want a beautiful weekend to beach it with her friends. Not so great for your only free time to be in...
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    DD's on televised college games?

    Hi DFP friends, I am watching some wonderful softball on ESPN channels every weekend (by me its mostly channel 217, 246 and a few others) Its so wonderful to watch these talented girls. (I am mom to a wonderful softball girl but she stopped playing years ago when the league politics around here...
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    Do you attend your daughter's practice?

    I must agree with this, let your kids fly on their own at least at practice, if not a game!! Its good for them to see you having other interests, and its fun to get their spin on how practice went. When I coached, the girls loved the independence of sometimes not having parents there. Also...
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    10u rec league- very little support from parents

    I agree with Pattar, todays kids can survive without a snack after playing.
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    The great thing about all turf fields is the kids can play even if it’s raining.

    Its okay to miss a game, especially if the weather is miserable! When I coached, the girls actually liked it when they were "independent" at a game from time to time, without their parent(s) there.
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    Cold Weather Games

    You have the option to not go.
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    What would DD do?

    Definitly would let DD decide for herself! But I certainly hope she would opt to see her friends as planned!! There is more to life than softball. Season is basically over and this double header was unexpected. The team will survive without her, one way or another. It is healthy to have a...

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