Ridiculous tryouts

[PDad]

I knew I could count on you, DD...thanks!

But what I really was hoping for was something along these lines...

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He tried, but she said NO!

[fastpitchdad05]

I knew I could count on you, DD...thanks!

But what I really was hoping for was something along these lines...

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He tried, but she said NO!

Story of my life, PDad...

[Hurricane]

Hey Sam...Do I get some Brownie points for this?

hmmm....I don't see any points on that brownie, fpd05 !!??

[Compton]

Even if tryouts were not done until September do any of us really think that the parents are going to give their kids the time off? No way! They will have them at fielding class, pitching lessons and hitting lessons every week. So what is the difference?

[fastpitchdad05]

Even if tryouts were not done until September do any of us really think that the parents are going to give their kids the time off? No way! They will have them at fielding class, pitching lessons and hitting lessons every week. So what is the difference?

Maybe I'm the exception to your rule?

[Safebyahare]

Rumor has it that Dugout Dad had try outs in June
He then gives them 11 months off to come back out and try out again..
A constant beacon of this crazy softball world.

[Dugout Dad]

Rumor has it that Dugout Dad had try outs in June
He then gives them 11 months off to come back out and try out again..
A constant beacon of this crazy softball world.

Try outs went so well that we may put together two teams I just have to make sure the college coaches don't over work and injure my players

[Pale Rider]

Rumor has it that Dugout Dad had try outs in June
He then gives them 11 months off to come back out and try out again..
A constant beacon of this crazy softball world.

Try outs went so well that we may put together two teams I just have to make sure the college coaches don't over work and injure my players

To keep mine from overuse...I signed her up for 3 of the Warrior dash things

[CoachMike]

Amen and Amen:

Hey I get being competitive. I like to win too. But in the numerous guests I've had on my show, along with chiropractors, coaches, doctors, etc. etc. etc... they will all tell you that the body needs rest. Young bodies need MORE rest because they are developing.

I think it's pretty selfish of some coaches because you push the girls to do their absolute best, they give it all they have, and whatever the result, now they are expected to turn around and start all over. Then when they are feeling a little burnout, fatigued, drained, or whatever, someone tells them that there's another player waiting to take their spot.

I've just started my Masters degree studies on Coaching Education. And guess what one of the topics we will be studying is? That's right, burnout.

Last point. You mentioned the travel ball schedule, but I've also heard that the big reason here in so cal that we are now getting these overuse injuries is because ON TOP OF THE TRAVEL they are now back at their high schools and those coaches (sometimes the same travel coaches) are pushing them to do the fall scrimmage leagues.

Are you coaching for the girls or for your ego? Give young athletes (boys or girls, any sport) a rest. You'll end up with a healthier and more energetic player when the time counts.

Coach Mike.

[Sam]

Amen and Amen:

Hey I get being competitive. I like to win too. But in the numerous guests I've had on my show, along with chiropractors, coaches, doctors, etc. etc. etc... they will all tell you that the body needs rest. Young bodies need MORE rest because they are developing.

I think it's pretty selfish of some coaches because you push the girls to do their absolute best, they give it all they have, and whatever the result, now they are expected to turn around and start all over. Then when they are feeling a little burnout, fatigued, drained, or whatever, someone tells them that there's another player waiting to take their spot.

I've just started my Masters degree studies on Coaching Education. And guess what one of the topics we will be studying is? That's right, burnout.

Last point. You mentioned the travel ball schedule, but I've also heard that the big reason here in so cal that we are now getting these overuse injuries is because ON TOP OF THE TRAVEL they are now back at their high schools and those coaches (sometimes the same travel coaches) are pushing them to do the fall scrimmage leagues.

Are you coaching for the girls or for your ego? Give young athletes (boys or girls, any sport) a rest. You'll end up with a healthier and more energetic player when the time counts.

Coach Mike.

A) Very few HS coaches manage TB teams.
B) Most teams play 10-15 games in the fall on weekdays and carry 20+ players on their rosters, splitting the games between all the players.
C) The games are drop dead from 90-100 minutes.
D) The "practices" from Sept - Dec are 60-90 minutes, mostly conditioning.
E) The HS's play 30-35 games in season.

That isn't the issue. The overuse happens at 10U-14U, before they get to HS. 120 games per year with the #1 pitcher throwing 50 of those games. Practices twice per week + hitting lessons + pitching lessons + fielding lessons.