My daughter is going to start trying out for travelball teams . There are so many organizations, and so many teams.
Does anyone have any advice on how to decide on a team. All the coaches seem to say what you want to hear. We're here to develop girls, we have experienced coaches , we try to keep our fees down.
With all these teams and such a HUGE range in startup/monthly fees can I get some opinions on some of the organizations.
We were looking into
OC Elite
Wicked La Habra
Nemesis Elite
Hotshots
Fastpitch Discussions
It appears you have done some homework. (good) Those are all fine teams.
Guessing by their names you are in So. Cal. And your dd will play 12u.?
You are in no hurry for committing to a team They are all always looking,
Just look at the try out board.
Questions you will want to ask and consider.
How many players will they carry.
Do any of the coaches have kids on team and what position they play. (if they play in your dd's postion move on.)
Try to keep team location close to home. (you will travel enough, don't make practice travel to)
How much are start up dues and monthly dues, and fund raising.
Do not buy a lot of team gear. (you will understand in a few years)
What is the goal of team. What will they play in at end of summer season.(sanctioning body, (ASA, PGF, TCS)
Look up or ask what they did last year.
That's all I got. Good luck, and welcome to a whole new world.
PS Your post will probably be moved the the Regional board CA.
Guessing by their names you are in So. Cal. And your dd will play 12u.?
You are in no hurry for committing to a team They are all always looking,
Just look at the try out board.
Questions you will want to ask and consider.
How many players will they carry.
Do any of the coaches have kids on team and what position they play. (if they play in your dd's postion move on.)
Try to keep team location close to home. (you will travel enough, don't make practice travel to)
How much are start up dues and monthly dues, and fund raising.
Do not buy a lot of team gear. (you will understand in a few years)
What is the goal of team. What will they play in at end of summer season.(sanctioning body, (ASA, PGF, TCS)
Look up or ask what they did last year.
That's all I got. Good luck, and welcome to a whole new world.
PS Your post will probably be moved the the Regional board CA.
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Get on the best program that your daughter can be a starter on. However, getting on the best team just to say your on one of the top teams won't make your daughter any better if she doesn't play. I recently heard a college coach say, "your child's best friend in development is playing time."
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Thanks so much, my DD will be a 2nd year 10u player
My daughter was offered positions with a team where the players AND coaches are new to travel. I worry that with the lack of experience in the coaching staff , also new to the travel all scene my DD will not improve as quickly. They weren't able to answer some basic questions which surprised me for such a huge organization.
They have 2 10u teams but apprently they have lost about 1/2 of their fall players/coaches. Is this a red flag or pretty normal ?
My daughter was offered positions with a team where the players AND coaches are new to travel. I worry that with the lack of experience in the coaching staff , also new to the travel all scene my DD will not improve as quickly. They weren't able to answer some basic questions which surprised me for such a huge organization.
They have 2 10u teams but apprently they have lost about 1/2 of their fall players/coaches. Is this a red flag or pretty normal ?
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Sounds like you are in LA/Orange county area of Socal.
I think your kid should stay in rec ball through 10's. She can play all stars with her friends, and you can delay big spending for one more summer.
There are plenty of good rec leagues all around you, but you probably are familiar with them already. At the same time, you can try to go watch the local travel teams in games and even practices if you can. Sitting in the stands you can get a good feeling about the team and how it's run, how the parents are, etc. Trust your instincts.
You might not like to hear this, but it's not a bad idea to let your kid enjoy the game right now playing with her friends in a local rec league. There is no rush for the developing you are asking about at her age. Save her from overuse injuries, burnout, and save your wallet as well.
Let her enjoy birthday parties, sleepovers, and playing on all stars because alot of that stuff will be gone when she starts the grind of travel ball every weekend.
As far as half the team leaving after fall, yes that could be a big red flag, It could be the wrong girls were recruited, or since this is 10's they might have gone back to rec for the spring season.
Hopefully you are sincere with your questions and not just throwing these orgs under the bus.
Good luck, relax and enjoy this time, as it goes by really, really fast.
I think your kid should stay in rec ball through 10's. She can play all stars with her friends, and you can delay big spending for one more summer.
There are plenty of good rec leagues all around you, but you probably are familiar with them already. At the same time, you can try to go watch the local travel teams in games and even practices if you can. Sitting in the stands you can get a good feeling about the team and how it's run, how the parents are, etc. Trust your instincts.
You might not like to hear this, but it's not a bad idea to let your kid enjoy the game right now playing with her friends in a local rec league. There is no rush for the developing you are asking about at her age. Save her from overuse injuries, burnout, and save your wallet as well.
Let her enjoy birthday parties, sleepovers, and playing on all stars because alot of that stuff will be gone when she starts the grind of travel ball every weekend.
As far as half the team leaving after fall, yes that could be a big red flag, It could be the wrong girls were recruited, or since this is 10's they might have gone back to rec for the spring season.
Hopefully you are sincere with your questions and not just throwing these orgs under the bus.
Good luck, relax and enjoy this time, as it goes by really, really fast.
Deserve's got nothin' to do with it.
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bucketpapa03 wrote:Thanks so much, my DD will be a 2nd year 10u player
My daughter was offered positions with a team where the players AND coaches are new to travel. I worry that with the lack of experience in the coaching staff , also new to the travel all scene my DD will not improve as quickly. They weren't able to answer some basic questions which surprised me for such a huge organization.
They have 2 10u teams but apprently they have lost about 1/2 of their fall players/coaches. Is this a red flag or pretty normal ?
Players leaving like that is a red flag, when you have a good program and good coach you don't have to recruit, players come to you.
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