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    More news from the "Life isnt fair" Dept.

    Luck doesn't last. If the player continues to produce over a period of time rest assured there is more to it than that. Some girls can just find a way to get the job done. While coaching I have come across those players that just don't work hard. You wait for them to start struggling so they...
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    Auburn Update

    I didn't say she admitted to possession for sales. That was general to all 3 girls involved. What we know is that they were arrested marijuana related charges, and that Fagan's tests came back negative for marijuana. I don't know which player(s) were in possession. That being said "if" Fagan was...
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    What do you think is better for development...to be a top player on a B team, or to b

    unfortunately, A large number of coaches are not out for the best interest of their girls, and as a result making decisions regarding this issue are much tougher than they should be. Again, there is a team for every player, but not a player for every team. I believe the right team is one where...
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    Auburn Update

    She may have voluntarily requested the test to show she hadn't used the marijuana in a effort to help herself. Wonder if the others did the same? The possession could have been for sale only.
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    Second base or center field??

    Let her do both is possible. Infield and outfield work different mechanics. That being said being good at both never hurts.
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    Team in chaos

    Unfortunately coach is in a tough spot right now, and as they say leopards can't change their spots. Here's the issue going forward. Even if coach changes his ways it will be very difficult to rite the ship with the current team. The coach has lost the players that care because they simply don't...
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    coresoftball 20

    This is a real shame. You would think companies like Wilson would realize the importance of having a rep that puts a premium on putting a person into the correct bat and customer service. Big box stores are no where close to this, and there is no way they can possibly provide the expertise...
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    DD with knee injury

    Most people think ortho's are all the same, but that is simply not the case. It is much different rehabbing someone for getting back to daily life, and rehabbing them to get back on the field of competitive sports. I would find the best sports Ortho in your area that specializes in the...
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    Team in chaos

    Every good organization has a bad team or 3 these days. They most often are not weeded out because they generate bodies and revenue. The bottom line is it is counter productive to be on a team without proper instruction, and an unhealthy environment. If this continues she will most likely not be...
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    How tall are softball players?

    One thing softball rosters don't list is heart size. The heart size of a top level athlete at any level is larger than the US average as well. We all know there are many tall athletic players that don't make it. What is the old saying "it's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of...
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    Sad week

    Many can affect a player on the softball field, but few can affect a player off the field as well. Tough to beat former players who go out of their way to run over and give you a hug. Sorry for your loss.
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    Winter blues...

    4 weeks, I mean 3 weeks, okay 2 weeks max. DD is on a 3 week break also. The wife and I don't need it, but apparently DD does. Hello, my name is Mike and i'm an addict!
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    Got Nothing

    Sounds like some of code in the tryout notices on the other site...
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    Pitching Rules Change

    Kind of like modern day society. If it's hard let's not work harder to get better, let's just change the rules to make it easier. I think we've done enough of that already. The reason a lot of girls don't pitch is because it's hard and takes a lot of practice. We should however be thankful...
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    Paid Coaches

    The lack of disclosure stuff is a red flag for me. Been there and done that. One thing for certain is that a lot of coaches that are not transparent and honest up front will most likely not be transparent or honest in the future. That being said if there is a return on your investment i.e. the...
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    Travel and Rec

    Pitchers only get better with reps, period! That being said I would like to add that on many occasions the rec ball coach knows the situation. If the girl is the best pitcher in the league the coach is willing to take her for what he can get out of her whether it be 4 games or 8 because those...
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    Team hopping

    The "team hopping" issue is rampant and interesting. Though there are several different reasons one I haven't seen here is the teams themselves. Especially at the 10-12U level. For most this is the entry level and most parents just don't know or have the ability to properly vet coaches before...
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    Playing in 2 Different Age Group State Tournaments, in 2 Different States ?

    I was not totally clear. My example applied to ASA Nationals. A player played 12U ASA rec all stars for her league. After her 12U team was eliminated from states that player, who was 10U eligible, was added to the leagues 10U roster for the national tournament.
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    This is a long shot...

    Kudos to all that made this priceless memory happen. I would say now go out and make your papa proud, but I think you've already done that many times over. Enjoy
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    Playing in 2 Different Age Group State Tournaments, in 2 Different States ?

    I do believe ASA changed this rule, in So Cal all stars anyway. If you play up (say 16U), and your daughter's team is eliminated and done for the current season, she can play for her 14U team providing she is age eligible. It was one of the changes that came with the Select Program.We...

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