MNDad we are right outside of Houston, Tx on the northeast side. She is a hard worker and does not like it when others aren’t trying or committed to the game or practice. She never complains about practice either.
MNDad we are right outside of Houston, Tx on the northeast side. She is a hard worker and does not like it when others aren’t trying or committed to the game or practice. She never complains about practice either.
MNDad we are right outside of Houston, Tx on the northeast side. She is a hard worker and does not like it when others aren’t trying or committed to the game or practice. She never complains about practice either.
My DD is 9 and doesn't play travel but I thought I'd share my reasons why.
1. Her league has a lot of talented players and some really great coaches. So while she's been an above-average player in her league since her first season, she continues to be challenged. And there are plenty of girls around her who are willing to work as hard and push themselves as much as DD. So she hasn't outgrown the league by any means.
2. In addition to softball, DD does Girl Scouts and also plays volleyball and basketball. These sports overlap to some degree or another with softball, and then selling Girl Scout cookies is like adding a part-time job to her schedule. Our rec league schedule is intense enough, we couldn't increase intensity without her having to drop something else or have her grades suffer. Right now she wants to be a three-sport athlete in high school, so she's not willing to give up basketball or volleyball, and her time in other sports has actually helped her softball skills.
3. DD doesn't care if she plays TB or rec, she just wants to play. She loves her league, she has friends on every team, and she wants to represent her league in All-Stars.
So overall, it doesn't make sense for us. She's good where she is, and at some point her priorities will change and we'll adjust accordingly.