When organizations disband a team

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What kind of organizations just up and disband a 18u team? oh of course they have the option to "tryout" for another 18u team, that is 16u this year and has all their players returning....so basically these girls are screwed, the chances on getting into a 18u team are slim, all this because they want to reduce their work load... :/ The girls have been loyal to this team for 5 years and this is what it gets them.... for most of them next year is their most important year in college recruting, i just cant seem to grasp why they are doing this.... i thought this was supposed to be about getting the girls the exposure they need to get....

 

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That stinks we have been with an organization for three years, leader lost interest so now we are trying to figure what to do to keep team together. We are only 13u the girls still have time, the other bunch the time is now, good luck.

 

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There are organizations that are willing to take on whole or partial teams and build around a core. Don't give up just because the org you were with has decided to disband your team, take your talents elsewhere.

 

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It is unfortunately the reality of the situation. Unless they are paid for what they are doing, what can you do or say? People have lives outside of softball and sometimes decide for personal reasons they want to give it up. Two of the best coaches one of our dd's had the priviledge to play for, said they just wanted to have their summers back and be young adults after coaching right out of 18's into their mid 20's. Yes hard on the girls involved, but you know what, they can land on their feet, trust me it can happen pretty easily if they want to.

I feel for you, but wish you luck!

 

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sent you a pm

 

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its just frustrating, my dd had been loyal to this organization for 4 years, and then shes just hung out tho dry... oh well guess she needs to get her try out shoes on.... its been a while since shes had to do that...

 

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At least they did it in time for players to get to other tryouts.

Coaching and running a team is a huge strain and not just on the individual. Spouses, their kid (if they play on the team), etc. and there are times when the strains that occur need to go away and are far more important than softball. Think of how ragged you run yourself just to get your player where they need to be, to support them with laundry, etc. and then increase that significantly.

It ****s that you have to adjust but think of the other side... think if this happened in September, or November or even later. Each month makes it harder.

 

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18u maddogs are having tryouts August 12th and 19th from 9:00am to 11:30 am. see tryouts listing for more details.

 

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our issue isnt a coaching issue, its the head of the organization... :/

 

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Ah. Well will the jury please dis-regard my previous comments?

 

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Why don't you volunteer to take over the organization?

 

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Why don't you volunteer to take over the organization?

I
was just going to say that myself...

 

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I drove to and from Indy today and this thread was on my mind quite a bit on the trip. First of all, I feel like the thread might be aimed at me from someone in our organization. The person posting the thread just happens to join OFC the day I announce that I am done as GM of the Hammers.
All the details of the thread are very familiar to our situation. I am the GM, I said I am done after our final year of 16U ball, and we've been fastpitch for 4 years.
What bothers me, even if it is not aimed at me, is people EXPECT things to happen a certain way, yet do not know the work it takes to run an organization...even one as small as ours. I told our parents I was done, and I can count on one finger the people that have thanked me for the past 8 years of running the organization. One person on three teams. That let's me know how underappreciated my time has been. I worked for free. Not one dime went to me for my time and devotion to the organization I started. I know many people running organizations feel that same way. Every once in a while it is nice that people just recognize that they appreciate your efforts. A simple 'thanks" goes a long way.
When someone does finally say enough is enough, they should not be chastized for not wanting to give their time anymore. It is a time to THANK them for their time and efforts, not pass blame on them for your daughter not having a place to play next year....that's pretty lame too....every 18U team in the state is more than likely looking for players. Also lame that you feel so strongly that your GM, or whatever title you give them, is letting all these girls down. Step up and take over his job. Walk a mile in his shoes. I guarantee you will look at it a little differently.
I've always said this, and have said it on here before too: People that are do-ers set themselves for criticism. Yet if it wasn't for the do-ers, nothing would get done. No one would be playing ball.
I guess it is easier to sit back and complain.

 

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its just frustrating, my dd had been loyal to this organization for 4 years, and then shes just hung out tho dry... oh well guess she needs to get her try out shoes on.... its been a while since shes had to do that...

I want to confirm my understanding of this situation. You are angry at an individual who for four years has provided your DD an opportunity to develop her skills and compete. All this while getting nothing in return but the personal satisfaction of seeing these girls succeed.

I suggest you not come out from behind your new screen name or your DD will never get an opportunity to compete and that will all be due to YOU!!!

 

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I want to confirm my understanding of this situation. You are angry at an individual who for four years has provided your DD an opportunity to develop her skills and compete. All this while getting nothing in return but the personal satisfaction of seeing these girls succeed.

I suggest you not come out from behind your new screen name or your DD will never get an opportunity to compete and that will all be due to YOU!!!

Yes she will! Didnt you see the coaches sending pm's to pick her up? Don't know why though!

 

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Maybe if the parents tossed in a few extra hundred each and paid the person that is leaving they would consider staying....it is difficult to get upset with someone that has donated their time and energy but maybe if they got a little money out of it it would be worth it to them. I can't imagine a high school coach doing it for free and travel ball coaches and managers give a lot more time to the cause. Just a thought.

 

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You actually have quite a few options depending upon the girls and their parents. If the girls are happy and wish to stay together and someone is willing to take over the organization then work on finding a new coach. If a "no go" with the organization then they could talk to other organizations about joining as a team. This happens more often than people realize. Lastly...the girls can go their own ways. There will be plenty of opportunities for the girls on other teams. Finally, I understand your disappointment, but maybe you need to look at things from the other persons side and try to understand where they might be coming from. This isn't a death sentence for these girls, but yes, someone is going to need to step up and do some work if the team wants to stay together. IMHO

 

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geez i seemed to have offended some people, first off yes it is a new screen name, i simply forgot my password for the old one, and this is in no way directed at the hammers i actually have never heard of that organization, and let me clear somethings up, it was the head of the organization who decided to disband one team, not them all just one...and yes it upset us, as well it would if your daughters were affected, i was just venting which is why i didnt name any names and left it at just that a vent.... as far as the suggestion that i dont come out from behind my screen name because them my dd will never get picked up... i have a suggestsion for you ... grow up... and i actually am sad to be leaving the organization.... this post was only a vent...

 

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What kind of organizations just up and disband a 18u team? oh of course they have the option to "tryout" for another 18u team, that is 16u this year and has all their players returning....so basically these girls are screwed, the chances on getting into a 18u team are slim, all this because they want to reduce their work load... :/ The girls have been loyal to this team for 5 years and this is what it gets them.... for most of them next year is their most important year in college recruting, i just cant seem to grasp why they are doing this.... i thought this was supposed to be about getting the girls the exposure they need to get....

I get that you are frustrated, upset, and mad. Please try to understand that once the season is over neither a team nor an organization owes you anything. They in essence have fulfilled their obligation to you. It's a harsh reality but it is fair. Your team does however have a few options if they wish to stay together. They could go solo, they could start up a new organization, they could join another organization, or someone could step up and take over the organization. If all of this is impossible you still have tryouts from other organizations. All is not lost for you and I wish you the best.

Len

 

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I drove to and from Indy today and this thread was on my mind quite a bit on the trip. First of all, I feel like the thread might be aimed at me from someone in our organization. The person posting the thread just happens to join OFC the day I announce that I am done as GM of the Hammers.
All the details of the thread are very familiar to our situation. I am the GM, I said I am done after our final year of 16U ball, and we've been fastpitch for 4 years.
What bothers me, even if it is not aimed at me, is people EXPECT things to happen a certain way, yet do not know the work it takes to run an organization...even one as small as ours. I told our parents I was done, and I can count on one finger the people that have thanked me for the past 8 years of running the organization. One person on three teams. That let's me know how underappreciated my time has been. I worked for free. Not one dime went to me for my time and devotion to the organization I started. I know many people running organizations feel that same way. Every once in a while it is nice that people just recognize that they appreciate your efforts. A simple 'thanks" goes a long way.
When someone does finally say enough is enough, they should not be chastized for not wanting to give their time anymore. It is a time to THANK them for their time and efforts, not pass blame on them for your daughter not having a place to play next year....that's pretty lame too....every 18U team in the state is more than likely looking for players. Also lame that you feel so strongly that your GM, or whatever title you give them, is letting all these girls down. Step up and take over his job. Walk a mile in his shoes. I guarantee you will look at it a little differently.
I've always said this, and have said it on here before too: People that are do-ers set themselves for criticism. Yet if it wasn't for the do-ers, nothing would get done. No one would be playing ball.
I guess it is easier to sit back and complain.

Anyone who knows you Sam, knows you are a class act and you know how to build an organization, look how well you guys did this year!! I would be very surprised if all your parents weren't extremely appreciative of your efforts and the results thereof. It says a lot that your daughters are D1 material, I think you did everything right man!