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    What to do when your daughter loses interest?

    Hello all - I haven't been on this site for many months. This topic of losing interest has been hitting our family hard lately, so that's specifically why I logged on today. I immediately see this post. My dd is 17, finishing her Junior year in HS and has been playing travel ball since age 10...
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    Losing the love?

    I have been a softball mom for 10 years now, DD being a high school sophomore. Just this hs season, I have stayed home from a couple of out of town games, the first time I have ever missed seeing her play. She got to be with her team and be independent. I actually enjoyed my free time, and I...
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    High School Ball Drama

    After hearing and reading people's HS ball experiences, yes, I am a little surprised that all is going smooth and my DD is really enjoying it. Partly because of her personality - she is a bit anti-social, and holds a grudge if she thinks someone doesn't like her (typical teenage behavior...
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    High School Ball Drama

    My dd has had surprisingly good school ball experiences. Last year as a freshman, she made varsity on a team that hadn't had a winning season in many years. Four travel ball freshman came in and helped lead the team to a winning season, almost making the playoffs. The girls from all ages got...
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    Adding 14U players to 12U team for a few months. Right or wrong?

    My DD's team went through this scenario last year (this year they are all in high school). We had 5 remaining eighth graders, and what we did was ask 5 or 6 of the girls from our younger team to merge with us (chosen by what positions we needed). So we played 2 tourneys a month with our fill...
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    Any other parents complete klutzes?

    I, too, am a klutz. Always loved sports, but was never good at any of them. So I just became a great big fan of watching sporting events. We have been blessed with 2 athletic children (DH is athletic - so he gets the credit). From the time they were little, until now (ages 19 and 14), I am so...
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    Softball vs lacrosse mask debate

    My DD is a second year 14u player, pitches and plays first base. All infielders on her team are required to wear masks or mouthpieces. She has always worn a mask, most of them do. Recently her team acquired an assistant coach who is an ex-college player. The girls all look up to her, and she...
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    Jump or Stay the Course

    I've been noticing girls on my DDs team "not responding" to AC's lately (they are dads, HC seems to get more respect). It seems that by age 14 or so, girls know more than coaches and don't want to be corrected or told what to do. When I see "attitude" from my daughter, I take her aside and let...
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    Daddy Ball!!!

    My dd has been on 2 travel ball teams (left first one due to aging up) coached by dads. While we hear stories of "daddyball", our experiences have been nothing but positive. Both coaches were careful not to favor their dd's, and their dd's are not the top players on teams (middle of pack)...
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    Asking a college coach to look at you too soon???

    I really appreciate the info on this site! My dd and team will be going to their first college exposure tourney next weekend. She is on a 14u team, all 99 birth year, but half of team are freshman and half are eighth graders (mine is in 8th). She is nervous and excited and wanting to know if...
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    Going to war

    Too funny :) I am actually not opposed to indoor plumbing, but I do make my children scrub their clothes on a rock out at the creek. lol Don't misunderstand me, I think that grown ups, who work hard for their money, should buy whatever latest, greatest gadgets that they choose, if it fits...
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    Going to war

    Thank you for mentioning cell phones and social media, etc. I started a reply to thread yesterday, but thought maybe I was sounding too preachy, so I canceled it. My 14 year old DD just got her first phone, and it has limited talking/texting, no internet. (and she is thrilled with it, after...
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    Needs a New Bat....?

    Maybe try having her try swinging teammates' bats at practice to get a feel for different bats/sizes? My DD was also advised to get a bigger bat (she is 5'6, 120#, and swings an Easton 32-22) DH spent $200 on a used 33-23 bat (don't remember the brand, but not Easton) She uses it occasionally...
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    Did you State Softball ?

    honey, is that you? :-O (you may really be my DH twin!!)
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    First Time Guest Playing

    Good for her! Sounds like a confidence boosting weekend. My DD has picked up for a couple of local teams in need, and is always flattered that they would think to ask her. She usually steps it up and does really well, and has been invited to join teams, should the desire or need arise. Its...
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    Husband isn't insterested--Help Guys!

    Thanks RB - DH and I have had many, many conversations (OK, sometimes fights) over this, and I will say that he is trying. He does give positive praise, but will go over any negative stuff again and again until it's "fixed". He always tells her he is sorry and that he is so proud of her, just...
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    Husband isn't insterested--Help Guys!

    My DH is very involved in DD's softball, comes to every practice, game and takes her out hitting, and to various lessons. I am very grateful. The two of them are very close. However, they each have very strong personalities, and she hasn't over the years taken his "instruction" well. (yes, a...
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    Other activities?

    Softball keeps this family pretty busy between practices, tourneys, and private pitching/hitting lessons- dd has always been a bit of a loner, so her "down" time is often spent reading. Has had a book in her hands since she was 5. Love to write also. Honors classes at school keep her busy too...
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    Wow, that was harder than I expected...

    It's sometimes a very hard decision to leave a team. The girls and families are often very close, as has always been our situation. Its good not to burn bridges as you never know what the future holds, and I think it is normal to feel bad about leaving and hurting feelings. Sounds like you are...
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    softball fan etiquette?

    Apparently true. I asked my dd on the way home if she could hear it all, and if it was distracting. She said it was kind of funny.

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