iluvsoftball wrote:Yes some teams had an easier bracket then others. Like impact who only got their bearth do to the fact that they mercied so cal athletics. But hey thats how it goes. Strikeforce 2000 has a great team with a lot of heart. I hope their coach can learn to shut up on hey bucket. Congrats to all the teams who made it. So is it true that usa athletics coach tony was stealing signs from jynx. If it is that is pretty shady. One more gripe what do you think of coaches who start their pick up players and sit their players who have been there all season who have been paying dues, showing up to practice, and working hard all year. Thats not a good way to create loyalty.
I wouldn't call it shady, just part of the game. Every girl should know "come on <insert jersey number here>" means a change-up is coming !!! hahah.
I LOVE Strike Force 2000, I really do, they're so damn cute !!! I do NOT think however they neccessarily are at much advantage once the new 2000 teams start forming throughout SoCal in late August. When the OC and IE girls come out of All-Stars, they will have around 20-30 games under their belt for the summer, will also have come from great coaching and pretty ready for travel not to mention there are travel teams now that are heavy on the 2000 side with 5-6 players on the roster. SM Blaze comes to mind and even Watley I believe has 4-5 2000's.
Historically speaking, SF 2000 isn't treading new waters, less than 2yrs ago Crunch 98 and AA98 won ASA Western Nationals (1st and 2nd) as first year 10U's. Granted, those are BIG SHOES to fill...