I have been with DFP for a long time. I have tried to stay involved when work permitted. I feel like I have learned many lessons as both a parent and a coach. I need help as a parent once again. It is about my DD's HS team. So here I go.
My DD is a sophomore P. She is the starter and the captain of her team. I think she is having a terrific season so far. She has started 6 of 8 games in the circle. Allowed a total of 9 runs with 62K's and 2 BB's. So far, so good. Her record is 3-3. In her 3 losses, the team has scored a total of "0" runs. The last game she won, was 11 innings and she had to throw a shut out and lead off the 11th with a triple to score the winning run. Been shut out 4 of last 6 games. Offensively the team is very challenged. While this is frustrating, it is not why I am here.
The coaching staff is not really holding up their end of the bargain. We are the biggest school in the county, and the only one who can't field a JV team. Practices are basically run by the players. Coach leaves early half of the days. Assistant Coach and Head Coach hardly speak. Defensive alignments are set by my DD. Not that she is a great mind, but feels someone needs to do it. She honestly calls her own pitches. She signals the catcher before the pitch. Haven't seen a bunt laid down in 8 games. I know this sounds like a whining parent, but I really am trying hard to just be supportive.
Recent games have had other parents yelling through the fence and trying to offer their two cents. I simply tell everyone to stay positive. Let's keep the negativity away. While my DD is probably going to play in college, most of these girls won't.
My DD is heart broken. She puts so much effort into the team. She practices every day with the team. We throw at home 3 nights a week to ensure quality pitching practices. She invites girls over on weekends to hit in the cage. Honestly, she would coach the bases if they would let her. When I watch the effort and energy she is putting in, it almost puts tears in my eyes. She deserves better. Her team deserves better. The girls want to play well. They are not getting beat by much. They just have zero help.
So what good would come from a well written letter to the AD of the school? What could I even say? I was thinking of just asking about the direction of the program and if there is a plan to improve the talent. It should be said that there are several TB players on the team. It is not as talent starved as they are playing. How fair to the girls that are out there every day working hard is it? Does the school owe these girls anything? The AD must know what is going on. I have heard there have been several parent complaints this season. I have tried to stay out of it, but am starting to see the angry parent side of the story. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
My DD is a sophomore P. She is the starter and the captain of her team. I think she is having a terrific season so far. She has started 6 of 8 games in the circle. Allowed a total of 9 runs with 62K's and 2 BB's. So far, so good. Her record is 3-3. In her 3 losses, the team has scored a total of "0" runs. The last game she won, was 11 innings and she had to throw a shut out and lead off the 11th with a triple to score the winning run. Been shut out 4 of last 6 games. Offensively the team is very challenged. While this is frustrating, it is not why I am here.
The coaching staff is not really holding up their end of the bargain. We are the biggest school in the county, and the only one who can't field a JV team. Practices are basically run by the players. Coach leaves early half of the days. Assistant Coach and Head Coach hardly speak. Defensive alignments are set by my DD. Not that she is a great mind, but feels someone needs to do it. She honestly calls her own pitches. She signals the catcher before the pitch. Haven't seen a bunt laid down in 8 games. I know this sounds like a whining parent, but I really am trying hard to just be supportive.
Recent games have had other parents yelling through the fence and trying to offer their two cents. I simply tell everyone to stay positive. Let's keep the negativity away. While my DD is probably going to play in college, most of these girls won't.
My DD is heart broken. She puts so much effort into the team. She practices every day with the team. We throw at home 3 nights a week to ensure quality pitching practices. She invites girls over on weekends to hit in the cage. Honestly, she would coach the bases if they would let her. When I watch the effort and energy she is putting in, it almost puts tears in my eyes. She deserves better. Her team deserves better. The girls want to play well. They are not getting beat by much. They just have zero help.
So what good would come from a well written letter to the AD of the school? What could I even say? I was thinking of just asking about the direction of the program and if there is a plan to improve the talent. It should be said that there are several TB players on the team. It is not as talent starved as they are playing. How fair to the girls that are out there every day working hard is it? Does the school owe these girls anything? The AD must know what is going on. I have heard there have been several parent complaints this season. I have tried to stay out of it, but am starting to see the angry parent side of the story. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
