12u 00/01 Winter Watchlist by Louie UPDATED

[Outta Here!]

And Chango takes the early lead in the "Sour Grapes Sweepstakes - 2013" competition! Why should we "mark your words?" Do you have any specifics to back up your claim about the Rapids' coaching? Most of us that watched that team from the outside saw dramatic and sustained improvement from the Spring to the Fall. Did you see something different on the inside? As for the Lady Magic, shouldn't we wait for the team to get a couple tournaments under their belts before putting them on a pedastal all by themselves?

Well said JimineyCricket and Zerotolerance!

[Chango15]

Mark my words guys. I know what I'm talking about. I'll remind you in April...stay tuned.

1. Magic far and above the rest of the field.

2. Rapids weak coaching.

[JimineyCricket]

Thanks for clearing that up, Chango. When you practice saying "mark my words" while you look into a mirror, do you try to look intelligent, or ominous? And why are you afraid to share anything of any substance about the coaching staff you've called out? Could it be that your only real proof involves your DD's lack of playing time on a roster with more talented, harder working players?

[girlshaveballs]

Wow crazy comments Chango.... What are you basing this on? Is this your little
Sac area that you are ranking of or all Nor Cal teams?
Think you should wait until the girls take the field in a tournament or two before you start making big predicitons and promises. My guess is that the team you finished with in the fall is one that split.

[Stealing Home]

With Chango here - best assets of the Rapids coaching has left. As for LM - well big ? will be their pitching. Will it or won't it be? As of now -tending to think it will be lower than avg. for a 2nd year 12 team. Could be wrong and I'll be the first to say so once play begins.

[noncrazynorcal]

With Chango here - best assets of the Rapids coaching has left.

Very well then. We'll mark your words too.

[JimineyCricket]

Noncrazy - in the movies, it's the bad guys that say "mark my words." The law-men say "just the facts,ma'am," "make my day," or "do you you feel lucky, punk."

Have to ask, if the best asset left, why didn't any of the talent that doesn't share his last name go with him? The roster seems pretty much the same Fall to Spring, with a couple of nice additions. Must be something there you've overlooked.

[Chango15]

JimineyCricket,
Your premise is fallacious, therefore your conclusion is invalid.
Just because players remain on a team does not mean that the coaching is good. It only means that the players and parents are "comfortable" and or the coach is a "nice" guy.
There are many ways to judge good coaching, such as, by the way the team improves, their accomplishments, etc. How many players remain at the end of the season, is not an indicator - sorry to enlighten you.
The Rapids will be improved this season as I believe they picked up 3-4 girls from the old Heat-Cota team, however, they will be hindered and or limited, by their inexperienced coaching.
"Mark my words!" See you in April.

[JimineyCricket]

Chango, the fact that the argument escapes you doesn't necessarily make it fallacious; it could just mean you're obtuse (and have access to a thesaurus). By the criteria you yourself define - the way the team improved and their accomplishments on the field, the entire Rapids staff did one of the best jobs in NorCal last Fall. That wasn't a one-man job - all three coaches deserve credit. Now put the axe away - all the grinding you're doing on it is making you look bad.

[uncle]

The salinas storm group hosted a very competitive friendly on Saturday...teams that didn't get in missed out! Good competition and all the games were a battle... Can't wait till the next one. Monarchs friendly will be the next interesting event followed by March 2nd. (By far the 12u division are doing things right up here in NorCal.)