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I'm not from 16u or part of the organization, but its a shame that you would base your decision on a single 16u team. We played a team that was a little rough around the edges (parents) but you get that from travel ball sometimes.
But I want to add something I witnessed and its changing the subject. I would say this came from two teams we played. It seem if certain players were up to bat (maybe their DD) that father would be right on the fence behind home plate coaching their dd; just rattling on the entire time she was at bat. I don't know about the coach on that team but I would not be taking that player next year; then you had about five more sitting behind home plate arguing every other call. Word to parents......it only frustrates your DD more when dad is barking in their ear during a game. I coach our team but my dd also plays high school ball (I do not coach). During her High school ball I am out in center field ENJOYING the game not saying a peep to her or motioning and "signals" to her. Parents let the coaches coach and just enjoy watching your dd play the game; she will do fine without you for a game or two.
For the conditions I thought the tourney went well. We were glad to play some ball regardless of the outcome and how the weather affected it.
But I want to add something I witnessed and its changing the subject. I would say this came from two teams we played. It seem if certain players were up to bat (maybe their DD) that father would be right on the fence behind home plate coaching their dd; just rattling on the entire time she was at bat. I don't know about the coach on that team but I would not be taking that player next year; then you had about five more sitting behind home plate arguing every other call. Word to parents......it only frustrates your DD more when dad is barking in their ear during a game. I coach our team but my dd also plays high school ball (I do not coach). During her High school ball I am out in center field ENJOYING the game not saying a peep to her or motioning and "signals" to her. Parents let the coaches coach and just enjoy watching your dd play the game; she will do fine without you for a game or two.
For the conditions I thought the tourney went well. We were glad to play some ball regardless of the outcome and how the weather affected it.