- Jan 23, 2013
- 17
- 0
A major college coaches 14U girls. Some say it is to scout others around the nation. What do you think of this new development? And there are no try outs -it is hand picked.
What do you think about colleges coaching 14U?
- Thread starter shannz
- Start date
Welcome to Discuss Fastpitch
Your FREE Account is waiting to the Best Softball Community on the Web.
My DD's college coach has a semi pro men's team he coaches in the summer, so I guess it would be possible if no rule violations are broken. Can you say who it is or maybe just an area of a state?
Something tells me there is more to it than he/she is doing this to scout. Seems like a lot of work compared to just plain scouting.
Something tells me there is more to it than he/she is doing this to scout. Seems like a lot of work compared to just plain scouting.
DD was coached last year (at 13U) by an NCAA Division 2 assistant. He can't coach at the 14U level because the girls have entered high school and not all reside within 50 miles of the college. I am biased but I thought it was great. DD learned more than I ever thought possible. He is an awesome coach and teacher.
What an excellent opportunity to have great coaching and competition that they might not have had if they didn't say yes to joining up. For the coaches, the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence.
Are you talking about Team Seattle? It's not a new development. Here is an article from 2 years ago on the rule.
The Glaring Omission in the Local Sports Club Rule
The Glaring Omission in the Local Sports Club Rule
I did not think 14U was OK, half the team is in high school.
I'm pretty sure it's ok, but only if all the TB players reside within 50 miles (I think it's 50) of campus.
My DD head coach (18U) is a D1 asst coach. As long as all the players live within 50 miles of the campus she coaches for, it's legal.
I would jump at the opportunity. I'm sure a ncaa coach has forgotten more than I know, so I'll take all the help I can get, to get my dd and team to the next level.
Hmm..other rumored details include: roster of 15-18, 8 travel tournaments only as the Seattle competition is insufficient, and player fees of $3500 to cover coach travel while they scout out of state. Did I mention parents were discouraged from traveling with the team?
Again, just rumors....
Again, just rumors....
