Pitching and Pitchers Discussion Pitching coach won't "release" her?

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Gotta agree with Ringor on this. Unless we're talking injury, the notion of "you're not allowed to throw until I tell you" sounds a little nutty to me. Sounds like someone is going on a bit of a power trip! Like everything else talked about on this board, the qualities necessary to be a good pitching coach are subjective. So hey, if you think this sort of behavior is important , more power to you. Myself, given the limited "facts" we have in this post, I'd have to say I'll pass.

My DDs pitching coach ALWAYS recommends rest. We usually take 1-2 months off after try-outs, and DDs pitching always takes a leap forward after the break. Her pitching coach never says "go back" to the basics, she never leaves them to begin with. As with any skill, you can never do too much work on the foundation! JMHO

 

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Not a fan of this coach at all, my DD went to her for over a year. It was once a month or every 6 weeks or so. I found the teardown ludicrous. But, like everything else, not every coach is for everybody. I dont have a problem with her knowledge or expierence.

 

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I hope no one was under the impression that my dd goes to this coach, I don't think I could get behind this methodology of reinventing the wheel every year.


My girl sees her coach once a week, solo, for one hour (she has to bring her own catcher ever since she blackened his eye, poor guy), and if she or I notice a particular problem, we ask for some tweaking, but if it "ain't broke", I don't see a need to fix it.


And, yes, "release" is precisely the term I was told.

 

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I personally do not agree with every little bit of her philosophy. But my DD loves her and her tough as nails attitude. And she is improving every year.

I guess you have to go with what works. We have been to the Gillis satalite location and my DD had no problem with the instructor other than the lack of intensity from the coach. She told me that she wanted to stick with her coach because of her discipline and attitude towards the game.

 

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Gotta go with what works for your DD, bottom line.

 

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And there is absolutely nothing wrong with going with what you and your girl feel comfortable with, ?I just had never heard of this policy and didn't know if I was the only one who thought it was bizarre.

 

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I have just one question about this coach since I have no idea who she is or anything about her? ?Does she really care and take an interest in the student and what is best for her, or as was stated my way or the highway? ?

In my opinion the student is much more important than the game or the money. However, those that are happy with the situation that is fine, but I totally agree with the Ringer, for my daughter it would be the highway.. ?not my dd highway but the coach on the highway. ? ?

I would be curious to know if she ever comes to see the students pitch and play the game, or is that not her way either, once she has the 6 girls practice and do it her way, it is finished until next week. ?Oh well, everyone is different and can choose. ?It is one of the reasons that life is so interesting, I guess. ? ?

 

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a1sdad---as I recently told someone, we are lucky enough to have a pitching coach we are crazy about. ?(I shouldn't say just pitching, because he is qualified to instruct in hitting, fielding, deportment, whatev').

I just don't wanna advertise too much, cuz we don't wanna share (yes, very selfish). :

And I'm very pleased that he takes an avuncular interest in her (again, PBS, it only SOUNDS like a bad word) ;D, and tries to make it to some of her games.

 

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a1sdad....

She is strict in her training and if you are not willing to work hard than the girl choose her fate. If you are working hard and doing what she requires than she herself will tell you there is all kinds of levels of talent. Just the last lesson she was quoted saying " if you want to play rec ball, HS, travel or go on to pitch in college work as hard as you can at it" She just requires alot and expects alot.

katbenjoemom..... There is curently 4-5 kids going to my DD's coach that we have refered to her- I love to help out other kids. It is a great feeling to be watching a kid that you refered improve at her skills.

As I have said you either like my DD's coach or you don't I'm sure my DD would not like some of your DD's coaches- to each her own.

 

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To each his own I guess....but I'd never subject my daughter to a pitching coach with an ego like this. ?I'm fine with someone making a recommendation not to play...but not releasing them is just over the top. ?There are too many other options out there...Gillis, Hillhouse, Jimmy Yates, Ron Marstiller etc etc.

 

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I cant beleive this...

you act as if these kids are being hurt by not pitching it is part of her training philosophy.

maybe ther should be a thread started about stupid coaches drills or philosophy's.

these girls are not being damaged in any way : : : : : : :

 

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um...............oh boy! :-X

 

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Fastpitchfan11---I don't think anybody's trying to suggest that anyone's girl is being harmed or damaged.

I think it all comes down to a matter of personal style (coach's and dd's), and what our preferences are (contrary to what the garment industry will tell us, one size does not fit all )

It's ALL good.

 

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Wow!! I leave work and go to a stupid soccer game and miss all this. Anyway, I need a definition on "avuncular." It has four syllables!! (over my limit)

 

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I know you all have google~not gonna spoon feed ya! ;D

I have the utmost respect for the people on this site, I know ya'll can keep up.

GAME!?!?---What kinda game you goin' to on a Monday??? ?Ringer's holdin' out.

 

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The other s-sport. The game which shall not be spoken of on this site.

Now come on, don't make me do research, that's just less time have to troll this site.

 

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avuncular = like a kindly uncle.

I guess I have been edjumacated more than is strictly necessary. ? :

 

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I did not know there was another S sport.???????????????????????

 

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S Sport = Communist Kick Ball

 

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Shuffleboard---I hear he's quite the up and comer.