FastBat
Well-Known Member
I have a question as a parent: How to approach a new/potential coach about PT for my P/OF player:
My dd pitcher, enjoys playing outfield as well as pitching, she is also fine with sitting the bench. She really enjoys fielding and not just pitching, pitching is great, don't get me wrong. She's committed to pitching and practices atleast 5 days/week in the off season. But, she loves outfield too! I really want to talk to new/potential coaches about this idea of pitching/outfield/sitting, but I think it may turn them off. How do I explain this to them, without them thinking I'm either, complaining or dictating? She is only 10u, and so young, I fear if the pitching doesn't pan out, then she will be left with no fielding skills. Plus, she loves outfield and it definitely suits her. I also understand that some weekends she will have to only pitch/sit due to illness or out of town players, that's fine too. Is it unusual to want to play both positions? Is this a bad idea to bring up to coaches? Should I just be satisfied with only pitching? Being a parent of a softball player, isn't easy, and I just want what's best for my kid!
My dd pitcher, enjoys playing outfield as well as pitching, she is also fine with sitting the bench. She really enjoys fielding and not just pitching, pitching is great, don't get me wrong. She's committed to pitching and practices atleast 5 days/week in the off season. But, she loves outfield too! I really want to talk to new/potential coaches about this idea of pitching/outfield/sitting, but I think it may turn them off. How do I explain this to them, without them thinking I'm either, complaining or dictating? She is only 10u, and so young, I fear if the pitching doesn't pan out, then she will be left with no fielding skills. Plus, she loves outfield and it definitely suits her. I also understand that some weekends she will have to only pitch/sit due to illness or out of town players, that's fine too. Is it unusual to want to play both positions? Is this a bad idea to bring up to coaches? Should I just be satisfied with only pitching? Being a parent of a softball player, isn't easy, and I just want what's best for my kid!