Unbelievable! From reading some of these posts, it's obvious that some parents - and coaches - have lost sight of what sports and competition are all about. Or maybe some dads would like to migrate their daughters to football. I stand with moz5 100%! At least he has the guts to admit that an apology is the RIGHT thing to do. Admit guilt? Geees! Give me a break! Whatever happened to human compassion? I taught my daughter and son, both pitchers, to play the game with respect. Respect for the game and your opponent. Thank the umps & your opponent after the game. Both kids also play basketball. They will be the first ones to extend a hand to help an opponent they knocked to the floor. A sign of weakness? You, as an adult, make that decision. Without an opponent, there would be no game. Fortunately, both my kids have been involved with teams and coaches that share this philosophy.
Better to work on your FUNdamentals, hustle and mental attitude. I have seen quite a few girls with great potential have their future in sports jeopardized by a jerk parent and coaches. My advice is find quality teaching for your athlete. Stay away from the macho chest thumpers with an axe to grind. There's proof out there that just playing the game with solid technique and class will take you a long way.