Final four st paddy las vegas

[Fifteen's]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgGCIZi1UjY

[JimJones]

Too funny! Athletics beat all the top teams? Which tournament? Wait ... we forgot, you must consider friendlies as real games. Please list the tournaments in which you beat the Gamers or OC Batbusters or Firecrackers 01? Maybe it's when you were with one of the other 10 teams you played with since September. Comedy at its finest. This isn't a knock against any 10 yr old girl on the Athletics, just a knock against a cancer parent who bashes every organization and coach she's every played for or dreamed of playing for.

[juandoe]

Spaz- Thanks for clearing that up.
SoCalFan01- The comparisons can go on forever. Head to head you guys have beat them. But I do honestly think those teams you mentioned are still overall better teams and this is why...

Firecrackers 02- Have played a more competitive schedule and also have had more Tourney success. They went 6-1-1 in Vegas. USA went 4-1-1. They took 1st @ TCS Toys for Tots, Runner-up to USA @ TC President's Day showdown (putting up 5 runs in the first inning, but I give USA credit they bounced back in the bottom of 1st and took over), Runner-up to Gamers @ Artesia Punishers Toys 4 Tots (losing 4-3, Not 11-1), And their 3rd place finish @ TC OCCC was more impressive than any tourney USA Athletics has been in. Beating Lil Saints, Choppers, Corona Angels that weekend before losing to Gamers in a game in they had the lead going into the last inning.

So Cal A's- IMO are deeper in the pitching dept. Are slightly better defensively, and 1-9 or 12 have more bats that will put the ball in play in their lineup. They also went 4-1-1 in Vegas and also lost to Gamers (4-1 not 11-1). They have also beat all the teams ranked above them OC Batbusters, Gamers, and Firecrackers 01 in friendlies that do not mean too much. But give them credit. These teams are not easy to beat. Has USA Athletics beat any of those teams? If so, please let me know. Have a great evening!

Ballersmom- May 6th will not work with that being the weekend after Fresno and 3 weeks before ASA States. June 17th is a possibility. We were very close the first time but in the end came up short. The 14u friendly Bracketologist put together with all the top teams was a success. And it would be nice to have an event where the top teams play without the all the travel, tournament costs that we end up paying traveling 5 hours to play the same So Cal teams in the end? It will be more competitive game for game than any out of state tournament. Not including Nationals. Don't get me wrong I love to play teams that are not from So Cal. But in the end is your team getting any better playing an out of state team that you mercy 15-0. Can you imagine playing in a tourney where in pool A you have Gamers, Corona Angels, Firecrackers 02, So Cal A's. And in Pool B you have Firecrackers 01, OC Batbusters, Case Batbusters, and USA Athletics. Then go on to Bracket play. All the teams would get the chance to play 4-5 of the top 8 teams. And instead of coming on heybucket and saying this team sucks, or this team is ducking or not in the same class. All the teams will get the chance to prove it on the field. But I have a feeling that this will never happen this year as most teams do not want to play the top teams too many times with ASA states and Nationals not too far away. But one more time wouldn't hurt right? I think it will only make your team better because you want your team to face the best right? We had 5 of these 8 teams at TCS OCCC which was a great and very exciting tournament. Eventually these teams will play each other in a friendly that does not matter much. But I will remain optimistic and hope that these teams see the opportunity in front of them.

[BigGuns]

So Cal Athletics should never be bashed on they do have good coaches and players, but you happen to pick up the worst parent in 10u so you are getting it now she opened her worthless mouth. The 2 run error didnt cost you the game against the gamers i would guess. Didnt they win by more then 2 runs. And you beat all the top teams. Lady you are dumber then the rumors. The only times you every beat a good team was maybe in a friendly. And what team were you on at that point? Do you have any idea what real teams do in friendlies. Sure your coach is happy you are bragging about your friendly wins. Count the wins when you can i guess.

So really the big question is. When will you be leaving So Cal Athletics and what team is next ? Im sure you still need a few more jerseys, parent gear to add to your collection. JOKE!!!!! so funny . But there is a pool going around on what team is next.

[DropCurve]

...So really the big question is. When will you be leaving So Cal Athletics and what team is next ? Im sure you still need a few more jerseys, parent gear to add to your collection. JOKE!!!!! so funny . But there is a pool going around on what team is next.

Did BallersMom's DD used to play for Heaters? Then on to CaseBB and now with So Cal Athletics?

[BallersMom]

Awwww. So do you all feel better now. Really??? Call me what you want. Yes, we started out on the Heaters which folded after a couple of months. Moved on to Case BB and have now found a home with So Cal A's.

I didn't comment negatively about any 10u kid or team. I merely agreed with most of you and offerred a time and place for the self proclaimed "Top Teams" to play. JuanDoe, it's obvious that it won't probably happen, but the offer still stands.

If the consensus is that wins in friendlies, don't matter.... then why is it that the majority of the coaches and teams are out there at friendlies acting like they do. I'm not calling out any particular team........but come on fellas, you know what I mean.

As for me and my DD, bash us all you want. She's only an 02 so we'll be around a long time. Our goal is good coaching and an opportunity to develop. We'll go wherever that takes us. Not tryout for a team or stay on a team based on it having a well known name, or because the team is dominating (while my kid isn't learning, growing or developing) just for the hell of it.

And no, I don't hide behind a screen name or make up a new one just to submit an ignorant comment

[artomatic]

dead horse has now been beaten beyond recognition...

[urbummed]

Moment of silence for the horse please

[BigGuns]

No friendlies do not count and pretty safe to say any team coaching smart agrees. Your entire line up bats, positions will be rotated. Girls who normally sit play. And you place your team in positions you normally wouldn't in a tournament. So if Mr Smith plays his top 9 and refuses to rotate good for for him. Get that win in a friendly. But before you come on here bragging and justifying your friendly record saying your team plays to win. I would run that by Mike Smith who has been around awhile and pretty smart coach. It's clear you jump teams once your welcome is gone but be careful who you cross. Mike smith isn't one to upset. Softball is small community and I'm sure your daughter is good but at some point teams will not take her because of you. And from the rumors your a pain in the a**. And funny how you act like you leave on your own. Rumor is most teams ask you to leave.

So what team is next people. Let's start a online pool
I'll go with Corona Angels- look out coaches

[NumeroUno]

Don't you all remember that this is "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you." Month. Ya It's March, St Paddy's month


Boy I miss 10U 10U was fun everyone had a lot of energy in 10U

Peace