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I have my thought on this, but would like to hear from coaches and parents what they think it is....... :
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I think there is a definition somewhere...for me anyway and just my opinion...the right fit for us are girls eager and willing to learn at practice and willing to do their homework as well. We look for girls willing to play anywhere and those who believe they are part of the team and not the team itself. Just as if not more important than the girls being the right fit, we look for parents who are the right fit as well.
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I'm guilty of using "the right fit" when I am looking for additional players to my team. For my team its more than just being talented or skilled or experieinced. A new player has to come in and keep the balance that we already have of committment - integrety - and team first attitude. I usually have players join us for a weekend or I watch them with their school teams from warm-up through the game. It also means talking with their parents and seeing how they would "fit" too.
It wouldn't make sense to add a player that didn't want to play ball in college or had a history of drama or sadly enough had parents that had a reputation of not getting along.
It wouldn't make sense to add a player that didn't want to play ball in college or had a history of drama or sadly enough had parents that had a reputation of not getting along.
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Something that is best for the Player ( girl ) , Coach as well as the parent. I would have to agree with the previous two posts.
John Newsome
Ohio Ice
John Newsome
Ohio Ice
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Comfortable shoes?
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I think your right Sammy. It is alot like comfortable shoes.
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don't forget the importance of matching the level of committment and expectation. ?Some athletes may fit best with a tournament team that comes together only on the weekend to play, while other athletes may seek a team that emphasizes frequent instruction and practice - along with the willingness and availability to make the more demanding committment.
Some kids aspire to play Division 1 ball, while others seek some competitive play but don't see themselves playing fastptich in college.
For some, 5 tournaments a year may suffice, while others will have a better fit with the team that plays 10 tournaments.
And then there is the question of whether to be a stronger member on an average team, or a relatively weaker player on a more competitive team.
Some kids aspire to play Division 1 ball, while others seek some competitive play but don't see themselves playing fastptich in college.
For some, 5 tournaments a year may suffice, while others will have a better fit with the team that plays 10 tournaments.
And then there is the question of whether to be a stronger member on an average team, or a relatively weaker player on a more competitive team.
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Very good answer harp. I think one of the most important things is to match the coaching style to the player. Not every player can play for a Bobby Knight, and not every coach is a Woody Hayes or Jim Tressell. I think you sould check out their credentials very closely and listen to other parents. Just because the shoes look good and sound good and won a couple of races, doesn't mean your going to get good mileage. Some shoes cause sores. There are alot of tools these days to help you see where the shoes have been. Use them. You might be surprised. ?
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