New Teams Forming

[SOFTBALLDAD1971]

Just to set the record straight... The 2 coaches from Foothill Gold 98 did go to the Grapettes 14U along with 5 Core players. 8 of the 13 players left the team. The majority did NOT stay as stated above...

Considering that 8 of the original girls had no intention of following the coach to the Grapettes, I'd say that doesn't put that coach in the "good coach" category. And word is that coach did leave because he heard rumors he was going to be asked not no come back. Parents from that team have said it was the girls and the "numerous" assistant coaches who he ran off and the one he kept that made that team successful, the head coach just took the credit.

And out the blue..nice first post...got to luv u newbies

I'm assuming that the label you throw out "newbie" is in relation to me posting here, if so then you’re right. But if you’re referring to my experience overall, you’re wrong. I've been involved in Travel Ball for over 15 years. I've seen coaches like this come and go over the years: Head Coaches who stand on the shoulders of their assistant coaches and the natural talent of their players then claim team success as their own while having contributed nothing! Once the organization catches on, the coach moves to another organization. If you can't recognize those types of coaches and the problems they create... perhaps you're the "newbie" here!

[jvb]

I am the Assistant that the posters are talking about concerning the FG. First, I do not understand the absolute hatred coming from these people. It is off the charts, uncalled for and full of sour grapes (no pun intended!). This team went 55-20-2 last spring. They overachieved, worked hard, played their hearts out and believed in the coaching system. I can honestly say and I did to the parents that they may never have a season like this again, whether they stayed together or not. MSD was a huge part of that system. I would NOT have coached or even helped out, if I believed for one moment that MSD was not a quality coach or person. The man KNOWS the game, is student of the game and cares about the girls. Ask our opponents what they thought of the team. As far as rumors, all after the fact. I never heard such talk and I, for sure, would not come back unless MSD did. I am not going to get into it too much about the assistant coaches, however, "Teach them once" and "Let them play" is not my style. Foothill Gold 98 and Softballdad 1971, please, just drop it. You do your thing and we'll do ours.

[Smokey]

Great Answer jvb!! What I can never understand is why parents get so bitter.
If you don't like the situation your in, just leave!! Its not that hard. There are hundreds of others teams out there. No hard feelings and turn the page. Is that so hard??

[ICMTM]

People get mad when you leave, too!

[Tenshun]

FH gold had a talented team last season. Given the split, it will be interesting to see how both FH and the Grapes build around the FH core they both have. Team California has a couple pieces of the team as well.

I look forward to seeing which team is able to best assemble the pieces.

[Wilson Bats]

So far this winter it looks as if the Grapettes St.Dennis has compiled a better won lost record then any of the other teams, Foothill Gold or Team California.

[blackrooster]

I think Mizuno-Garcia 12u beat St Dennis and Team California 12u gave them a really good game

[lovethegame10]

Vasquez Grapettes has pick up a few new girls to add to there existing core and has compiled
a 21 & 2 record while winning 2 out of 4 tournaments entered this fall season. The next four tournaments
will be a good test to see how this team will compete moving forward this fall and into next spring.

[Wilson Bats]

This next Grapettes Tournament should give everyone a better look at all the better teams. This tournament will be minus some of the better 14-97 teams.

[Wilson Bats]

Looks as if the R&R tourney had a few surprises on Sunday!!! The Grapettes SD eliminates Grapettes Vasquez and then goes through to Championship game. And the other surprise was Smash 98 lost in first round also. Now what do you have to say!!!