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And thank you chicoflip, it is Mrs.
I think alot of parents get unnecessarily offended when their kids don't make a team. Just because she didn't make a team doesn't mean she isn't a good ball player. She may be great but the position is aready filled with a great player who has already put her time in with the team all year. There were some good players who came to my try-out who didn't make the team because the only positions they could play were already filled. If the players would make themselves more versatile, they would probably get more attention. I can't take a team of 7 shortstops or I will have 6 angry SS and 12 angry parents. The coach has to fill the spots the best way possible to give the girls a chance to be successful. Not everyone will agree with her/him, but that is why you should try-out for as many teams as you can until you find the right fit.
If a team already has positions filled, should they not advertise that? Why have catchers come out if you are not looking for catchers, or pitchers, or infielders, etc, etc? Seems like it is a big waste of the girls' time and it is tough enough to get through try-outs anyway....
Maxfly I agree 100% with you. My DD played for a team last year where the outfield was the only place rotations were made. Sends a bad signal to the players! The outfield is extremely important and especially at the older levels
This one makes me laugh. The dd had to practice spelling Utility, since she didn't spell it correctly on the first tryout form. The dd circled every position but catcher on a few forms. Her primary position is short stop, but her comment to her coaches was always where do you want me coach? This year she will probably play CF, since the team she plays on has two girls playing SS-Pitcher, that rotate. . That was OK for her, she just likes to run any play the game. Last year she played 8 positions before the year was over. Two years ago she agreed to switch to the left side and has stayed with it to now hit for power, along with being a lefty/slapper. Parents your kids can do more than you give them credit for if they have the right attitude.
If I am a pitcher, I want studs in the outfield, not back up pitchers...
Agreed and I will add one more: your kid might be a great player, but the parent is not a person I want to spend a season with! I have passed on a few kids because I didn't like mom and/or dad. If they are going to be a PITA, I will pass on the kid regardless of her talent level.I think alot of parents get unnecessarily offended when their kids don't make a team. Just because she didn't make a team doesn't mean she isn't a good ball player. She may be great but the position is aready filled with a great player who has already put her time in with the team all year. There were some good players who came to my try-out who didn't make the team because the only positions they could play were already filled. If the players would make themselves more versatile, they would probably get more attention. I can't take a team of 7 shortstops or I will have 6 angry SS and 12 angry parents. The coach has to fill the spots the best way possible to give the girls a chance to be successful. Not everyone will agree with her/him, but that is why you should try-out for as many teams as you can until you find the right fit.