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    Wristbands and Baserunners

    Thanks for the quick reply! I should have mentioned that we're using Never Miss A Sign, so the targeting a specific person with a specific number position doesn't work with that system. It's a good idea for anyone not using that system though.
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    Wristbands and Baserunners

    For those using wristbands, how are you communicating with both the batter and the runners on a single play call? I've had tremendous success using the cards for a single, simple message. It gets a little murky when trying to communicate two things at once. Any suggestions or a communication...
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    Player/Parent Contracts

    Thanks for that link! I've read the book but had no idea that was published and available by itself. I definitely agree with the girls needing time off. I just don't feel like I'm the one to dictate that for every player and family. I've got at least one kid where softball is an escape from a...
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    Player/Parent Contracts

    I've been looking for some sample player/parent contracts and I couldn't easily find much out there. Does anyone have one they'd be willing to share to help get me started? For context, this is 1st Year - 12U Select. The most important part, for me anyway, is discussing acceptable behavior and...
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    Unprepared Coach

    @GKCO - We left the team after an excessive amount of drama sparked by the coach. The team folded in late December. The organization head eventually admitted that the coach wasn’t ready for that role. We got some of our money back, but not all. My daughter did not want to join another select...
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    Reporting Defensive Changes

    Thank you, both!
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    Reporting Defensive Changes

    We’re playing in our first tournament this weekend. We’re not there to win a championship…the girls just wanted to play more games. As such, we’ll be batting our entire roster every game. My question is this: Do I have to report any defensive position changes every half inning as I balance play...
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    Batting Practice Games/Competitions

    Thanks all for the ideas! I will try to work in some of these where I can.
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    Batting Practice Games/Competitions

    I'm looking for ideas to add a bit more fun and competition to our hitting-only practices. We're first-year 12U and have access to 3 cages for two hours once a week. I have split them into teams and assigned points to various types of hits against a coach throwing soft toss. They loved it, but...
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    Need help for indoor practice plan

    Perfect timing for this question! I'm also coaching my first indoor practice (also 12U Rec) in a little over two weeks. Here's our setup: Time/Frequency: 2 Hours - Once per week Layout: We have 3 tunnels (14' x 55') with no ability to raise the side netting to combine them. Infield slots were...
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    Unprepared Coach

    But very advantageous for keeping weeds off the fields with all those dandelions that get pulled…lol
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    Unprepared Coach

    Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the advice and sanity check. I'm going to continue down the path of working through the director of the organization. I doubt anything will come from that, but it's worth a shot before we make the hard decision of finding another team or even opting to continue...
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    Unprepared Coach

    I have offered at least a half dozen times. I used to ask if he needed help before every practice. His answer is always “I think I’m good.” We used an indoor batting cage facility one night that my family has a membership at. I offered him an extra cage and the infield…he turned it down in favor...
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    Unprepared Coach

    That happened already. Myself and another parent stepped up and ran practice at the last minute when he didn’t show. The other parent called in help as well. It’s amazing how much better practice went with three coaches.
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    Unprepared Coach

    I don’t get it either. If someone offered me help with my rec team I would 100% take it. I have a good team of assistant coaches though, two of which are non-parent coaches and former players - one played at the D3 level on scholarship. I’m extremely lucky in that regards. I just need a few more...
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    Unprepared Coach

    This is completely unrelated from any of the local city leagues. It’s a travel ball organization that spans two states. I think that’s why I didn’t do the research on the coach. The structure the organization advertised lulled me into assuming all teams were supported the same. You’re right...
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    Unprepared Coach

    This team cost $750 (not including uniforms) and is part of a 13 or 16 team travel ball organization. I realize that cost is low compared to many select teams, but I still expected we’d get something better than a rec ball coaching experience. The reality is we went backwards. It’s worse. I...
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    Unprepared Coach

    We've lost one player already. Some parents are talking. Others are stuck on the "select" ball status, but that will wear off eventually. Which is my other concern: We're down to 9 players. If we lose too much more we're at risk of not being able to play in the Spring. The coach isn't concerned...
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    Unprepared Coach

    All fair questions and I totally get the quotes on "select." My expectation was simply a step above rec from a learning and coaching experience. I used the other 10U tournament teams as a sanity check and they all had 3-4 people running their teams. It was 90% hot mess because they just weren't...
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    Unprepared Coach

    First, let me say that I know the HUGE time commitment involved with coaching. It's usually not a paid gig and it's a huge sacrifice. I've coached one rec season and I appreciate anyone that is willing to step up and help lead a team. I'm also going to admit up front that as a parent I'm at...

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