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Does your Daughter have a Job?
Ditto. Both of my daughters have made a lot of money umpiring, and it is a good-paying job that fits around their other commitments. My older daughter was able to buy her own iPhone and laptop before she left for college all with money from umpiring! It teaches them a lot about the game and...- dynamutt
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- Forum: Being a Softball Parent
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How to avoid the unnecessary drama
My suggestion would be to make sure you have a realistic estimate of the talent/skill level you're working with and go to tournaments where your girls have the best chance of being competitive. Winning is part of what makes playing fun for the girls (and the parents). Also, remember that just...- dynamutt
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- Forum: Being a Softball Parent
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Kinda traumatized by travel ball drama
Parent drama I can deal with... it sucks, but I’m good with sitting down the right field line when I need to. I like that advice! We’re in a situation where my DD is relatively new, she’s outcompeted previous starters and they continue to spread gossip to teammates and lie to coaches about my DD...- dynamutt
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Kinda traumatized by travel ball drama
#2 is GREAT advice - brings to mind Jackie Robinson. Thanks!- dynamutt
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- Forum: Being a Softball Parent
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Kinda traumatized by travel ball drama
How do you guys stomach the travel ball drama?! What do you tell yourselves and your DD to deal with the knee deep BS that seems inescapable at the competitive level? I have heard so many lies over the past 4 years of travel ball and seen so much manipulation and backstabbing from coaches...- dynamutt
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