My daughter is 8.I read these boards every day and I see a rich history of DDs who have grown and are suddenly in 18u.
I hear the pride in the parents and coaches' words for their kids, their team, but also the girls from other teams they have met over the years. I sense the fabric of community, of camaraderie, of teamwork and friendship built over many years. I still hear the thrill in everything all of you write. I am amazed at how coaches selflessly give time beyond measure to develop softball players and young ladies.
Most of all I read in those words how good parents have become fantastic parents because of involvement in this amazing game.
I'm not blind to the responsibility that being a Softball Parent brings. But I'm new at this by and large. And I have tons to learn. I've never been to a National, a Metro or even The Spano Dome. Most fields to me are new places and not the "old friends" that they must seem to many of you.
Someday I'll only be able to look back and not forward, but for now I hold a hope that I can be worthy of carrying the torch so many of you have carried for many years.
Bat Dad
I hear the pride in the parents and coaches' words for their kids, their team, but also the girls from other teams they have met over the years. I sense the fabric of community, of camaraderie, of teamwork and friendship built over many years. I still hear the thrill in everything all of you write. I am amazed at how coaches selflessly give time beyond measure to develop softball players and young ladies.
Most of all I read in those words how good parents have become fantastic parents because of involvement in this amazing game.
I'm not blind to the responsibility that being a Softball Parent brings. But I'm new at this by and large. And I have tons to learn. I've never been to a National, a Metro or even The Spano Dome. Most fields to me are new places and not the "old friends" that they must seem to many of you.
Someday I'll only be able to look back and not forward, but for now I hold a hope that I can be worthy of carrying the torch so many of you have carried for many years.
Bat Dad