My post was very much "tongue in cheek," and this reply is not directed at you PR.
I firmly believe that just because a dad has a daughter on the team doesn't mean he can't still be a good coach. I hate when someone automatically says, "kid on the team equals daddy ball." Many times, the manager/coach kid IS one of the most talented kids. Because their dads put in the time and work to help their kid improve, or they are naturally talented, (if my kids where klutzes with 2 left feet and no softball ability, I probably would not have gotten into coaching myself). Of course there is a lot of daddy ball, but that doesn't mean everyone does it. Do some research and observation and you should be able to figure that out before you commit to a team.
To be a successful coach of course, a daddy coach/mgr would have to be a man of character and put the best 9 on the field in crunch (tournament) time. If his daughter is not one of the best 9, she should get her playing time at friendlies, until she (a) improves or (b) quits, just like the other subs.
So onto my version of the Nirvana Softball Association:
There would be a four to six week "off season" for all teams following Nationals. No team workouts, tryouts, etc. until the first week after Labor Day, while these kids get a well earned break to rest and heal. Practice and tryout season begins the day after Labor Day and goes until the last weekend in July. Players begin playing in the age group of whatever age they will be participating in championship play the following summer.
There would be a three to four week "holiday off season" right after the Toys for Tots or other charity tournaments, which must be completed by the 2nd weekend in December. No team workouts, tryouts, etc. while these kids enjoy their holidays. Practice and tryouts begin the first week after New Year's Day.
There would be a one week spring break, to coincide with the school district spring break of the school the majority of the girls attend. No games, team workouts, tryouts, etc. including either the weekend before OR after, while these kids and families enjoy their spring break.
Already mentioned - Stop using the name of an "organizational star coach" to fool some parents into thinking that HE will be coaching their kid. The terms "Using the philosophy of," or "under the guidance of Coach __________, who has won umpteen national championships and sent millions of girls to D1 programs," should be enough to call attention to your team.
Wow, there is so much more - roster size, umpires, must stay, etc. But that will have to come another day. When my long, long, long lost uncle Warren (Buffett) leaves me his billions, I'll start the league. Who's with me?
...But I like him a lot...Seems to be a great guy...truly seems to care about the sport and getting the girls where they need to be...Does he make money...sure...I have no problem whatsoever with that, he provides a realistic product, with great results, and loves what he does...cant fake that...I wish I had that going...More to that than meets the eye also...Hes as aligned with the PGF as anyone
