coachjwb
Well-Known Member
There have been some great points made here. I just want to re-emphasize some points made about overuse injuries.
I will say that when my DD was pitching, there were definitely extended periods of time when she also went 5-6 days a week. She wanted to do it, and I loved her commitment and did everything I could to support it, just as I see some other parents here are doing. But I am clearly saying that if we had to do it all over again, we would aim for an every other day, or 3-4 days a week regimen.
While I'm at it, there were also times when she pitched 3-4 games in a day or 6-7 games over the course of the weekend. If we were doing that over again, while I probably would stop short of not allowing it if her team really needed it in a pinch (e.g., other pitches out or injured), I would not be happy about it and we would probably either insist the team rectify the situation (i.e., get more pitchers) for the future, or start looking for another team.
We owe it to our children to ensure that they are participating in athletic endeavors in a safe manner, and that includes avoiding overuse injuries.
I will say that when my DD was pitching, there were definitely extended periods of time when she also went 5-6 days a week. She wanted to do it, and I loved her commitment and did everything I could to support it, just as I see some other parents here are doing. But I am clearly saying that if we had to do it all over again, we would aim for an every other day, or 3-4 days a week regimen.
While I'm at it, there were also times when she pitched 3-4 games in a day or 6-7 games over the course of the weekend. If we were doing that over again, while I probably would stop short of not allowing it if her team really needed it in a pinch (e.g., other pitches out or injured), I would not be happy about it and we would probably either insist the team rectify the situation (i.e., get more pitchers) for the future, or start looking for another team.
We owe it to our children to ensure that they are participating in athletic endeavors in a safe manner, and that includes avoiding overuse injuries.
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