JMO! I agree that sometimes people just need a break to try and have a general conversation about softball, other than talking about the virus. After all, softball is a big part of many peoples lives. If everyone does their part, this is only March 22nd, and travel tournaments in April are certainly in jeopardy. If everyone doesn't do their part, May tournaments may be in jeopardy. I agree with daboss, coaches and parents should be encouraging and positive with their players and daughters. Encourage them to practice at home, hitting in the garage, a barn or a basement. Take them outside, play catch in the yard, and throw them grounders. Parents are just as responsible as coaches, and should be working with their kids at home. Even during a normal season, we encourage our players to practice during the week on their own. This period of time should be no different.
I completely understand coaches trying to make decisions on the upcoming travel season. These are good conversation pieces, because many are trying to make decisions on tournaments, uniforms, ordering trading pins for Nationals, some people made Nationals their summer vacation, there are stay-to-play events coming up with hotel reservations, and some were planning fundraisers. If we have a travel season that would be awesome, and our Storm '08 team is taking this time to plan ahead, looking at different tournaments in June and July, just in case April and May get cancelled. Tournaments will fill fast for June and July, so we are planning now. If the travel season gets cancelled, we are also planning ahead for September, October, and will be looking for some indoor winter tournaments as well.
As for the HS season, I hope they get to play, I have a junior that plays, but she understands the crises we are in. I think a decision on the season will be made in early April OHSAA and will depend on whether the remainder of the school year is cancelled or not. I do feel bad for the Seniors, hopefully they understand that these are not normal times, and there is still hope for them to have a season. So focus on the positives for now. They can still get outside and practice on their own, the HS season has not been cancelled yet, travel season has not been cancelled yet, and they are healthy and safe.