Lady Magic

[LadyMagic83]

Edited: Okay the post has been removed. So sorry to have offended anybody by the post, it was made out of excitement for the girls in our organization and not as a "hand us the trophy" statement. One of the basic building blocks of our organization is to teach our girls that confidence and humility are twin sisters, and that where one goes the other must as well. Again, our apologies.

As for Mikel working with the 18G team. Coach Carda has been coaching that teams' hitting for a long time, and quite successfully. His knowledge has lead the teams of Lady Magic to the pinnacle of youth softball, having won a National Championship in 2008. He continues to selflessly share his knowledge and skills down the organization with our younger teams, giving of his time and effort, and it is GREATLY appreciated by all.

[Cheeto]

Great for you. See how nobody cares.

[watchtonsofsoftball]

LOL@ Cheeto. Your on a roll today! Admittedly I have to agree, as I dont really understand the post. Its a post for your website not hey bucket. Ahh who cares I suppose. Im a fan of LM org. as I know some people over there but yah I dont think I care either. So the 14u has 8 coaches now? (piling on now)

[Cheeto]

I like the LM Org. too. This was to tell everyone, just hand me the trophy. I don't get it sometimes. I'm not trying to be mean, but there is absolutely no "humility" in anything anymore. That's all I was trying to convey. LOL

[Old Darter]

Great for you. See how nobody cares.

Apparently you care enough to take the time to post how much nobody (aka "Cheeto") cares. Which only says that you do, in fact, care. But why do you care enough to call out a team/organization you say you like rather than just let the post go unresponded to? Instead, you blow it up? But at least you identified yourself as nobody.

Given the fact that you have been on this site for only a month, I'll assume you don't read the boards down here in SoCal. This happens all the time. Teams announce relationships with Olympic athletes, high profile former college players, and high profile coaches.

[Heyall]

...but will also be available to the other Lady Magic teams on an as needed basis.

Yeah - Jim is gonna be all over that! Cannot wait to hear how Candrea is working with the 18G hitters.

[baller678]

My daughter has been taking hitting instruction from Coach Jim Carda for quite a long time and he has helped her improve her hitting tremendously. He is very knowledgable and she will continue to utilize his teachings.

As for Mikel Candrea joining the organization; that is also another great opportunity for the Magic.

Looking forward to the 2011 season!

[Iluvblue]

Why get all pissy over this?Organizations make announcements like this all the time in hopes of drawing in more players.

Having someone that was on staff with AZ in and of itself be around the team at times should be very beneficial to Lady Magic.

Good luck to them.

[watchtonsofsoftball]

OK blue...I will bite on this ( I have no idea why I'm letting you hook me)
Here is why it is a problem.
1. Just because So Cal does this, doesnt mean its right or Nor Cal should do it. In So Cal the competition is fierce with lots of organizations and drawing in Olympic Athletes/Star coaches, hitting coaches, etc is an absolute MUST to keep the attraction for girls there. In Nor Cal there are like what 5 top "BIG" Orgs in the area. You dont need coaches to attract girls. If players want to play for them, they will based on name/rep.

2. This particular post rubs people wrong because it is a 'look at me ' post. In essance nobody really cares. Oh ok, for the people who say, yah but your posting on this, so you care. Really? I dont, I type a ton of words a minute and this takes me 2 mins out of my life and keeps the board going. I see myself as objective as I dont have a kid on any of these teams, so it really is just my opinion from going through this all already.

3. LM has 15-16 kids PER team, I doubt they are looking to attract any more players. So again, if not attracting players, why even bother to announce it. Again, I could care less if its posted, Im just trying to make some points here. Post it on your website so the girls see it, and be done with it. That 14u team already has to many coaches, they need a 'guest' hitting coach like a .....well you know the rest.

4. As with any teams that succeeds comes the haters. At the same time you want to stay humble and be respectful. I think the intention was not to be that way, but I definately can see how it could be perceived as such.
As far as Jim, I know he could care less about all this B.S.

[Bdad73]

I don't know Watch. I understand what your saying here with the look at us syndrome and staying humble. But reality is if you are a top program you always stay pro active in keeping your program in the discussion. LM wasn't out of line by anouncing this and for their Prez to re post as to not offend anyone should count for something in that they are keeping a pulse of the NORCAL softball community. Honestly if your dd is a talent and committed herself to being the best she can be wouldn't it be her parent's obligation to find an organization willing to bring in a coach who can add to the program a wealth of knowledge and coaching ability. That Candrea name says it all. Let me put it to you this way....if you had a choice would you rather your dd be coached by someone who's a competent coach even a good coach or someone who's been to the elite level and has proven it. Not harping on you here Watch but just another take on this all. I have no affiliation to the LM program but know the name.