Hitting and Hitters Discussion Would you rater have your dd on a winning team and barely playing

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Would you rather have your dd on a perceived good team with average coaching where she is a back up and doesn't get as much play time or a team that will be around .500 where she will get to play all the time with good coaching and will get developed.??????


Both teams playing similar schedules

 

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It would be alot cheaper to just pay the $5 parking fee and come in and watch the team play and have your DD sit next to the dugout on a bucket.;&

i.e If shes not playing then whats the point in paying..is she really getting any better??

 

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Lots to consider here. Is the coaching as good on both teams? Is the .500 team playing against really good competition? How much does the really good team practice, so dd gets the most out of being in that environment?

It's difficult to beat actual game experience, but a great learning environment from the bench may be worth it. Tough call. But I'd lean towards more playing time for my dd in the end as long as the .500 team was playing hard, in decent tournaments and had good coaching. jmo

 

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Getting developed is the key.

If the coaching staff is helping my dd develop then being on a .500 team isn't a bad thing.

However, I would prefer exceptional coaching that helps my dd develop her skills and a back up role versus more playing time on a .500 or sub .500 team.

 

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Would you rather have your dd on a perceived good team where she is a back up and doesn't get as much play time or a team that will be around .500 where she will get to play all the time and will get developed.??????

MVX Gold didn't win a game at Gold Nationals which makes their record .000. Don't be to concerned with the record of the team or the trophys on the mantle, you best be picking the team because they are meeting and/or exceeding the goals and expectations of you and your daughter...nothing more, nothing less!!

 

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ummm...IMHO I would want my dd on a team where she is learning the fundamentals and getting developed (my dd is 10) AND getting a chance to use those skills in the game. I do see how this could be a catch 22: that is, your dd may get better by playing better competition and by practicing with girls that "elevate" her...If your issue is just perception, I'm not sure what the benefit is to be on a 'perceived' good team? Is your dd older and looking for more scouting? but- then again, if she is not playing, then what good would that be? sorry if this doesn't help

 

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You have to play to really develop your skills. Practice alone doesn't get it done, you need game time pressure and unpredictability. Go with the 500 team, play and maybe get some individual instruction somewhere if the coaching isn't as good as it should be..

 

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Getting developed is the key.

If the coaching staff is helping my dd develop then being on a .500 team isn't a bad thing.

However, I would prefer exceptional coaching that helps my dd develop her skills and a back up role versus more playing time on a .500 or sub .500 team.

I think some consideration on what the dd may want may be a good course of action. Some may get discouraged and walk away from the game if there is no rewarded PT

 

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I would be happy with my DD as a back-up as long as the coaching is exceptional and she was developing her skills. We are in this arena to learn the game, get better skills. I think you can only do that by playing better teams in better tournaments. There is a lot one can learn by watching someone better than you. There is a lot to say about losing! You can learn from both. If and I say if, my DD gets to play at the collegiate level, I'm sure she will be playing behind someone for a time!

 

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Yes, strength of schedule is VERY important

 

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A weaker team with good coaching and playing time over winning team with no playing time or little playing time. I think by 16U you know if your dd has potential to play college ball. What good is it to be on a winning team when your dd doesnt get to play? She will never get noticed if she isn't in the game. It shouldn't be about Trophy hunting, it should be about good coaching, playing time and an Organization that is focused on getting your dd to level she needs to be to play college ball.

 

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I would be happy with my DD as a back-up as long as the coaching is exceptional and she was developing her skills. We are in this arena to learn the game, get better skills. I think you can only do that by playing better teams in better tournaments. There is a lot one can learn by watching someone better than you. There is a lot to say about losing! You can learn from both. If and I say if, my DD gets to play at the collegiate level, I'm sure she will be playing behind someone for a time!

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My dd can not get better playing rec ball. She would be much better off sitting on a good travel team's bench getting exceptional coaching, playing in the fall and being put through longer, more challenging practices. Of course, that's just my opinion.

 

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If the coaching is adequate and the players attitudes are positive, much more is accomplished in practice. Players earn game time by performing in practice. Practice doesn't make perfect---Perfect Practice Makes Perfect!

 

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You could be the greatest batter of all time off a pitching machine but get into a game with the winning run on third and two outs, bottom of the 7th...BUT...you have never been there before. In practice you swing at everything! :lmao:

 

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Why would you use a pitching machine for practice? But..... if you've never been there before! :lmao::lmao:

 

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Would you rater have your dd on a winning team and barely playing?

If that was the case: YES!

 

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My dd can not get better playing rec ball. She would be much better off sitting on a good travel team's bench getting exceptional coaching, playing in the fall and being put through longer, more challenging practices. Of course, that's just my opinion.

Are you comparing a weaker travel team to a rec.ball team? Its been our experience in the last few year that some of the weaker travel teams in our area are only 3-4 runs a game away from being a stronger team. I would also bet on a weaker travel team 9 times out 10 against a strong rec. ball team. JMHO

Ask my dd how far sitting the bench got her on a strong team compared to playing time on a weaker team. She'll tell you she didn't start to get better till she got in the game....even with weaker coaching which hopefully is about to change.

 

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I would rather have her play on the .500 team and develope and work towards being a good team.

 

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If a kid is always sitting or never batting or being used as a flex chances are that they are not getting the reps that they need to progress. If your DD is on a very good travel team it dosen't always mean that the coaching is very good. The team may be very good because of the exceptional pitcher and some above average players. Some teams are great when one pitcher is pitching but when she comes out they are just an average or just above average team. You take the same coaches in many cases the players fathers, then they are or can be average coaches with exceptional daughters. Talent on the field can take you far but winning consistantly or loosing that one run game I think is the measure of the coaching staff in most cases. Back to the question I think you need reps and game experience to get better. Just my 2 cents.

 

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Playing time is paramount to improvement. With that said, the question posed is a no brainer. Many parents and players chase that big name team for nothing more than bragging rights or ego. I don't mean to take anything away from these big namers, after all they had to earn that name to begin with.

I believe you sign-up to PLAY. You can have a great coach or a so-so coach, but what you get out of it is totally up to you. If you are solely relying on your coach for your development and no outside sources, you will not reach your full potential. I have not met a coach that is a great coach in all areas, but I have met coaches that are great in specific areas or aspects of the game. This is very much along the same lines as "just because someone was a good player doesn't mean they will be a good coach".

If the climate is right on both teams, I would always go with the playing time. There is no worse feeling that watching your team win/lose from the pine. Part of being on a team is making a contribution, win or lose.