As for my dd we were looking for a step up. She has played traveling ball locally for the past couple of years and liked it but did not enjoy it. The problem was 2 fold. Coaches who only worried about their daughters and worried about building up their future high school team and the level of play. This first one is pretty self explanatory. The second allow me to speak on. I have coached (like many of you) for many years. I have taught my dd the small things in softball like reading the swing, watch if they adjust in the box each time up, backing up pitcher when pitcher is covering home on a pass ball, creeping on the pitch. These are things I don't see alot of girls doing. On one occasion my dd was playing 2nd base. she had many times try to help the new first baseman understand about backing up the pitcher on a pass ball. The first baseman kept ignoring her. In a game a girl scored from first because the first baseman would not back up the play at home during a pass ball. This would frustrate my dd. My dd still has many things to learn about the game but has heads up on most because of the little things. So this year we were looking for a team with good coaching, understanding of other sports during winter practices and girls that love and know the game of softball. I believe we found that this year. Only time will tell. Now mydd does not like the hour travel to practice Thus the name TRAVEL BALL.
With that being said I want to wish all a good summer with your teams and see you on the field
Broncho