So, our team (first year 14U team) lost a pitcher right before Christmas. HC has been advertising and has tried out a few girls, but no word on a replacement yet. That left us with two pitchers. Last night, we got word that another pitcher is leaving. That leaves us with one. Given the roughly 1001 ads I see on the local board for pitchers, I'm not optimistic that we can find two A-level pitchers by the time we're supposed to get started in the Spring. I mean, I guess it's possible, but...
So, what now? I'm thinking other girls will start to bail unless HC is able to replace these pitchers immediately. Do we stick around hoping for the best or bail too? DD is a catcher. I see one and only one ad for a catcher right now and it's for the coach she's tried out for twice already who doesn't believe in lefty catchers and blew her off in a big way.
I guess I should just start emailing and texting coaches for whom she tried out last summer? I know DD is not going to be amenable to dropping to a B-team for spring, but what if no one else wants a catcher?
Ugh, this is not what I'd hoped for this year.
On another note, the second pitcher's Dad texted us to say that he felt that the HC's goals didn't line up with theirs. He feels they should be focusing on showcases vs. trying to qualify for nationals in Kansas City. Thoughts about that?
So, what now? I'm thinking other girls will start to bail unless HC is able to replace these pitchers immediately. Do we stick around hoping for the best or bail too? DD is a catcher. I see one and only one ad for a catcher right now and it's for the coach she's tried out for twice already who doesn't believe in lefty catchers and blew her off in a big way.
I guess I should just start emailing and texting coaches for whom she tried out last summer? I know DD is not going to be amenable to dropping to a B-team for spring, but what if no one else wants a catcher?
Ugh, this is not what I'd hoped for this year.
On another note, the second pitcher's Dad texted us to say that he felt that the HC's goals didn't line up with theirs. He feels they should be focusing on showcases vs. trying to qualify for nationals in Kansas City. Thoughts about that?