Well at least she doesn't have to worry about starting AND ending her cycle during one of the practices..Also a added caveat, my DD is pre puberty.Don't want be graphic but I think that makes a little difference too.
Also no weekends off. Play or practice every weekend.
That is fairly normal. My DD's 12U team either has 3 2 hour practices (2 on the field and one inside) a week (2 during the weekdays one on the weekend) or if they are playing they will practice twice during the week. I also do individual work (ok with my 4 YO DS involved as well sometimes ) for another 4 or 5 hours during the week (she doesn't take paid lessons)Also no weekends off. Play or practice every weekend.
That is fairly normal. My DD's 12U team either has 3 2 hour practices (2 on the field and one inside) a week (2 during the weekdays one on the weekend) or if they are playing they will practice twice during the week. I also do individual work (ok with my 4 YO DS involved as well sometimes ) for another 4 or 5 hours during the week (she doesn't take paid lessons)
Leave now while you still have the chance to get on another team. Obviously this coach is unaware that there is more to life than softball.How much practice is too much? Is 5 hours with no break (of course water) too much? Team also practice on 2 weekdays(2 plus hours). THese are not easy practices either. High intensity, max reps, 4 coaches, non stop.
Thoughts?
Oh forgot to mention, players are expected(required to) have private hitting lesson and/or catching lesson midweek by an approved instructor. (one of the coaches)
Also no weekends off. Play or practice every weekend.
Also a added caveat, my DD is pre puberty. Don't want be graphic but I think that makes a little difference too.