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  1. JillMS923

    The switch to IR, What to expect?

    Quoted straight from her PC, "Keep working on pulling the upper arm into her rib cage and then pull the hand through. She keeps trying to throw the ball when her hand is behind the hip instead of passing it." Hope this helps!
  2. JillMS923

    Daughter wants a new team

    In our second and last year of rec ball, the HC told my DD that she needed to slow her pitch down because none of the other girls can catch her pitches. When I said, do NOT listen to your HC because it ruins your mechanics, the HC didn't have her pitch anymore and hid her talent on 1st or...
  3. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    Well, B team coach hasn't responded to my email in 2 days. I think we've officially burned that bridge.
  4. JillMS923

    The switch to IR, What to expect?

    My DD, 11u now, started pitching IR about a month and a half ago. She was with an HE coach that she loved too, but when we couldn't find time to work with her during the summer, I said let's try another PC for now. It wouldn't hurt to see someone else and get a fresh look. Well when we did, it...
  5. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    Well guys, we have pulled the trigger. At the end of it all, DD said she would be happiest with A team. Both the HC and AC were trying to recruit DD all day today so it felt nice to know that an A team REALLY wants her. We emailed the C team coach, which didn't seem as bad as having to tell...
  6. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    We have asked a few questions but I would like to hear some examples of what you feel would be some red flags for the A team.
  7. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    Thank you for all that insight! I like that example with the dating situation. I am "clueless" but more about how to handle the situation and what repercussions we may face from B team. But talking to DD today, she says that A team is a good opportunity to grow and develop and we are 90% sure...
  8. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    You guys are awesome! Thanks for all the information so far. I am going to show my DD this thread. If you have any other advice she may want to see, please please post. This whole process is so new to us. I appreciate all the information I am receiving!
  9. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    We totally get it. When she gets older, she knows she will have to choose between catching and pitching. It won't be a hard decision because pitching is what she wants to do (also what we pay for and go out of our way to see a PC for). Right now, she wants the ball in her hand as much as...
  10. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    If that was the case, hands down would take B over A. She wants to go to a team where she pitches. But A offered pretty much the same as B. Would start as #2 at the start of the season. Would need to work hard to stay there or move up, would get catching time, and development in other positions...
  11. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    Should I be upfront and tell B team coach that this offer has come up and we didn't anticipate getting an offer but it may be a better opportunity OR just wait until we make our decision.
  12. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    Good point. Didn't see it that way with the job situation
  13. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    New to this tryout situation but what do you mean by insurance policy?
  14. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    Good points. And there is more to the story. Before we decided anything, B team reached out to me and asked if she was trying out. I said most likely but not until their last tryout date which was after A team tryouts. B team coach offered to have a private tryout and I accepted but told them...
  15. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    I don't want to be that family. But my husband wants A, I want B, my daughter is in between. It's really her decision. Ultimately we have always wanted A organization because they are better known to put out more college players. She would be #2 pitcher. They want to make sure she continues to...
  16. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    Here's a "hypothetical" situation: Say we got an offer from B team. It was our 2nd choice because we wanted an A team that was 10 to 15 minutes away from us. But B team tryout was first, A team was 6 days later. B team gives us an offer after tryouts and says we have 48 hours to decide plus...
  17. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    That's exactly how I think the old coach will feel. She has told me time and time again about having a good core group of girls to grow with and eventually play B level or A level ball. The organization is headed in the right direction. I can definitely see them being more competitive in the...
  18. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    Btw, what do you mean by not well received? You don't have to say details if you do not want to, but trying to prepare myself. Haha
  19. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    2nd part: Mentioned earlier, DD tried out for new org last year. They offered a spot with the condition that she may not see a lot of mound time. Told old coach we were considering the offer because it would be a good opportunity and she would try to earn a better pitching spot. Old coach tried...
  20. JillMS923

    Moving on to a new team

    Yes! So true! Just learning this now!

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