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Nailed it.
Wait, from my research a Coach cannot call a player until July 1st AFTER her Junior year. Am I reading something wrong? (Talking D1 here)
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D1 coaches can't talk to PSA's until September 1st during her junior year of HS. D2 has similar dates to when coaches can contact athletes, but few to no restrictions on player initiated contact. DIII coaches can talk to them earlier, but typically wait for D1 and D2 to finish so the kids they aren't going to get are filtered out.
OK just so I know, Is that September 1 date between Sophomore and Junior year, or between Junior/Senior year? I take it as Sophomore/Junior year
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Only thing that confused me is you said you were going to PGF and then showcase...which team is that with??
IF that's her old team I would stick with them unless both teams are going to same tournaments...just a little confused , sorry
Overall I'm not sure how this is exactly a hard conversation you should definitely honor your commitments but the coach has to honor theirs as well. If the coach thinks you are a catcher that is good for one or two innings a game and has three other options then they have not really committed to you as a catcher, two catchers plus an emergency catcher is plenty even in the Texas heat... Definitely try not to burn bridges but explain that I'm simply not being utilized and while I would like to honor my commitment sitting on the bench 75% of the time is the commitment you are asking me to make and that is simply too much to ask when another coach values me enough to play me 75% of the time, if you had 10 players and you would forfiet without me I would stay but that is simply not even close to the case.
IF that's her old team I would stick with them unless both teams are going to same tournaments...just a little confused , sorry
Overall I'm not sure how this is exactly a hard conversation you should definitely honor your commitments but the coach has to honor theirs as well. If the coach thinks you are a catcher that is good for one or two innings a game and has three other options then they have not really committed to you as a catcher, two catchers plus an emergency catcher is plenty even in the Texas heat... Definitely try not to burn bridges but explain that I'm simply not being utilized and while I would like to honor my commitment sitting on the bench 75% of the time is the commitment you are asking me to make and that is simply too much to ask when another coach values me enough to play me 75% of the time, if you had 10 players and you would forfiet without me I would stay but that is simply not even close to the case.
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Between sophomore and Junior year. This Sept 1st graduates of 2021 can have recruiting conversations with D1 coaches.
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She did a mini batting camp today at her #1 choice. (D1). In the live on field portion she put 4 out of around 15 pitches over the fence, several into the fence. No one else got one over at all. Hopefully she's on their radar a little more now! Guess we'll find out after Sept 1st!
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Well, it's now a done deal. The coach and I had a good conversation and he seemed to understand. No harsh words or any anger. Now onto the next chapter... Thank you for those that gave good, constructive thoughts. 
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I'm with you on that. How is she going to get better. This is hilarious
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Thank you for your helpful words.
Of course, if you also read through the entire thread you'd also see the solution was found and followed through upon as well as better explanations given.Similar threads
