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    Team reneges after extending offer

    Last year I learned to always, always, go to more tryouts than you think you need to. DD2 went to three tryouts, got three offers, and accepted one. Unfortunately, the team didn't come together (no need to go into reasons). We called her former team (tryout number 2), and they had just filled...
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    Someone explain this to me Hitting Hype

    See, that's uncalled for. There's no competition here and I'm happy to admit that my views are in the minority. I'm not trying to convince anyone, just trying to add another perspective. I won't be contributing to this thread any more if you just want to stir the pot.
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    Advice for teen umpires?

    This. My 14yo daughter has been umping rec for the first time this year. She got 45 minutes with an umpire and 7 other girls who were interested in being an umpire. Then @Greatdaytobeawildcat was kind enough to connect me with one of the local UICs who gave her a really effective lesson on...
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    Someone explain this to me Hitting Hype

    I'm not sure this is a "have to act like ladies" thing. It's more of a personal preference regarding culture in sports. I'm more of a Barry Sanders touchdown celebration fan, not Terrell Owens. Showing emotion on the base paths is great, but I'm not impressed by any athlete, male or female...
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    THE CASE for the LEFT HAND CATCHER in SOFTBALL.

    I have a lefty catcher as well. There are two disadvantages that we've seen ... sweep tag at the plate and the impact of a tailing ball on the throw to 2nd when she doesn't stay on top of the ball. Many will say the last can be an issue for either hand. No reason to discourage a lefty from...
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    USSSA Cancellation

    Fast Pitch Nation in Connecticut: If at least 2 games are started no refund is provided. If at least 1 game is started a 50% refund is given. If no games are started a 65% refund is given. Tournament was washed out this weekend, a lot of teams out a lot of money.
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    CATCHERS on the ATTACK! ...better than shark week!

    Go Lefty! But you need to get yourself a new camera operator.
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    Scholarship question

    100% agree
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    Scholarship question

    Public universities are funded by the state to help residents get an education. Would be kind of crappy if my state tax dollars went toward educating an out of state student. Having said that, here in the NE, there are some reciprocal arrangements between states for specific degree programs that...
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    Rekindling the Focus

    DD is guesting on a 14U team while the second year players have to sit out club during high school season. The coach holds two practices a week, one 2 hour practice for the entire team and 3 consecutive 45 minute practices with 3-4 girls each. Allows for position specific practice, gives some of...
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    Scholarship question

    What’s preventing any CA college from hiring any of them tomorrow? Pony up the cash, demonstrate a commitment to softball, and get them to move. You’re trying to solve a problem that simply doesn’t exist
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    Scholarship question

    Because the school would have to care about starting and funding a softball program. Why doesn't UCSC just start a program and recruit CA students? If they offered a 50% scholarship to a CA player then it would be a lot cheaper for the player to attend than 50% of an out of state tuition...
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    Scholarship question

    You're asking the NCAA to unlevel the playing field and restrict the ability for CA resident softball players to attend the best programs for their skills. This would punish players, not schools. What makes you think that UC Santa Cruz is going to all of a sudden become a softball powerhouse in...
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    At some point players have to...

    I think RAD's point is that people have to lead a team of one (themselves) and that should be independent of the presence of other leaders around them. Edit: **what OS said above**
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    At some point players have to...

    I'll take a shot at definition ... Be self-motivated--have a goal, do the work, show up on time, etc Be honest with yourself about your skills, talent and behavior Don't let others define your self-worth Act with integrity--do the right thing even when you're swimming against the tide To all...
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    Scholarship question

    Sure, you could take that approach. But then nobody gets financial aid money, shutting out low income families from a path to private universities. Rich families will continue to pay for their kids to attend and the poor families get the shaft. Universities have determined that having a more...
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    CATCHERS on the ATTACK! ...better than shark week!

    I hate Friday night games. The whole team is a pack of zombies stuck in the mud by the end of game. Kudos to left field for making a move to back up 3rd base.
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    Learning the Game...

    Double highlight these paragraphs and get your daughter hitting lessons if it's in the budget. Then invest in a tee, a net and bucket of balls. Carve out time from her schedule to practice on the tee and from both of your schedules for soft toss. Go to the local field, grab a screen and practice...
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    THROAT GUARD who wears one?

    DD does not wear throat guard except where required by governing body (LL requires in their tournaments). Hated having to wear it. She leaves her mask on at all times, including pop ups and plays at the plate.
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    Scholarship question

    I'll bite. A scholarship from the NCAA's standpoint is a certain number of athletes, not a certain amount of money. The tuition is irrelevant. If the NCAA adopts the system you propose then private schools would have an inherent advantage because there is no in-state/out of state differential...

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