Joining the family

[Elk Grove Hurricane]

Well, I thought travel ball would wait a few years for me, but I'm joining the club this year as my oldest just made a 12U team. Never thought that she had the desire to play travel ball and while the talent started to come around, I still thought her most likely path would be making our league's B team or returning for another year of rec ball with another shot at All Stars. If she decided to play at all. But, she put things together reasonably well at a tryout, and is now a proud member of a promising team. You tell them work hard, be coachable, dream big but be humble, and its a pretty cool feeling when they take it to heart and it works out. Now I get to find ways to spend my time coaching the 8Us and watching 12u tournaments this year. Any and all advice is much appreciated.

 

[JAD]

Enjoy it while you can! It seems like just yesterday my DD was 9 playing first year 10U and now she is a second year 16U.

 

[NorthMS]

Last summer was our 1st year in TB. I loved it. Was fortunate to have my DD play for a great coach with a great group of parents. Too bad DD had to move up.

Advice: Start saving money now!!!

 

[coach james]

It's over in a blink. Seems like yesterday, dd was a little bobble head in tee ball. Now she's prepping for college. Time really does fly.

 

[GOINGDEEP]

Fastpitch travel ball was probably the best years I've had around the diamond, more so than many years of baseball. The girls seemed more "appreciative" of the opportunities ( practice, fellowship, travel, seeing new places, game and life experience ) than the boy side. I sure do miss working with them. Guess I'm waiting now on a grandchild. ( prob 10 years from now )

Enjoy the ride, it's an adventure!!

 

[teammom2]

Welcome to it. We're in our 6th season of TB with 2 daughters playing. Enjoy it and try to remember it IS just a game. So so easy to get caught up in all the BS that accompanies TB.

 

[guero_gordo]

Welcome to the dark side. ;-)

 

[Top_Notch]

She's going to learn a lot! It won't always be easy, but sometimes learning isn't easy.

 

[ArkFastpitch]

Welcome to the madness!! DD has been playing TB since she was 6 and I can honestly say it has been some of the most rewarding times I have spent with my family. Good luck in your upcoming season.