From Daddy Ball to FIRECRACKERS ? (long)

[Give Me Diamonds]

Firecracker teams do get more notice than most other teams, particularly non-affiliated teams. If it were only about money, Tony could charge a lot more than he does for a franchise. If being a Firecracker team gets players more exposure, why do you have a problem with it?

Well, that's the question. Is that all you have to do is change your name to firecrackers
and coaches will look at you? You mean they won't look at you if you aren't firecrackers.?
Ultimately our kids have to have the goods, Firecrackers or not.

[Trophy Hunter]

Firecracker teams do get more notice than most other teams, particularly non-affiliated teams. If it were only about money, Tony could charge a lot more than he does for a franchise. If being a Firecracker team gets players more exposure, why do you have a problem with it?

Well, that's the question. Is that all you have to do is change your name to firecrackers
and coaches will look at you? You mean they won't look at you if you aren't firecrackers.?
Ultimately our kids have to have the goods, Firecrackers or not.

If that's the question what's with all the crap in the OP?

But again, yes, coaches will look at Firecrackers just because they are Firecrackers. They will also look at non-Firecrackers - just ask the Angels, Batbusters, Athletics, Cruisers, et al. They will look at anybody they think is worth looking at, so in the end you are correct, the kids have to have the goods.

[Give Me Diamonds]

Trophy Hunter, I think we are moving in the right direction. I will use this last posting to try and see if I can make my point. Thanks for your input, its perfect.
okay, so we can agree that our kids need the goods. Now, answer these questions and see if you
start to see where I'm coming from.
First, when you think of the 18 Gold Firecrackers and even the 16s and 14s do you think of players , that have " The Goods" ? I do, as I stated in my OP I think of the top Brand in our sport.
Now, when you think of the Waves 18 team, do you think of them the same way? Do you
think of girls that have the goods? Now, I'm sure there are some wonderful players on that team
but honestly, we dont put them in the same category. I don't mean to be hurtful, that's not my
intention, but Firecrackers have earned that kind of respect.

So the last question is, when the Waves changed over to Firecrackers by virtue of licensing,
are they now perceived as having "The Goods"?
As I said before ,it just doesnt feel right.
I'm done on this one. I know I stirred up some controversy but, I hope it gets us thinking , and
educating ourselves on how best to help our kids. Happy 4th!!

[Trophy Hunter]

wtf does it matter what you or I perceive? If the 18u Suckballs change their name to Studettes and that brings the college coaches, then more power to them for making a wise decision. (short)

[Give Me Diamonds]

It doesn't work that way. In fact I believe firecrackers just attend the largest showcases while
it might be better for other teams to attend more showcases that attract more diverse schools
and give more opportunity to get a scholorship. The college coaches know the difference bettween gold and franchise teams.

[Trophy Hunter]

So what's your problem? Are you bitter that your kid isn't a Firecracker so you feel inclined to come on here and make an ass of yourself? You're doing a great job in that regard.

[miguelpana1]

I hope this is not the case of dd_ball

[go.yard]

It would be a “Sin” if I did not chime back in.

First of all no need to apologize. You were not too strong or cute, you were just ignorant.

A few of the Waves teams and Double play ‘98 were asked to join the Firecrackers in an effort to give softball players in the South Bay a resource to become better players and ultimately have a better life with a good education that they might not be able to afford.

This move is all about the kids. Double Play and the SB Firecrackers u16 and u18 have worked out with the Worth Firecrackers u18 gold. They swapped e-mails and cell phone numbers. They can go hit with them every Thursday (at no charge); that gives them an opportunity not only to get softball tips but a firsthand look at what it takes athletically and academically to play at the next level. They also have the chance to work out on Wednesday’s with the top infield and outfield coaches on the west coast. Last week Double Play worked out with the top ranked u14, who are in their pool at the Triple Crown World Series. It’s not about that one game; it’s about getting the girls ready for college show cases.

It’s about getting girls with the same interests and goals together so they can help each other achieve that goal.

Of course they will get more looks from colleges, because coaches know that all the Firecrackers teams help each other to become the best players and people that they can be, if this kind of philosophy does not feel right to a player or a family they will not last in the organization.

So to clear up your concern, no one thinks putting on a different t-shirt will get you a scholarship, but as a player if you have the drive and have the top coaches, top high school and college players there to help you elevate your game. You can write your own ticket.

The facts are they do not need nor want our fields, The San Pedro complex is home to 4 different travel ball organizations and we would not want it any other way.

Lastly the SB Firecrackers u16 and u18’s just got back from Colorado, besides both teams making it to the quarter-finals, more than a dozen players received college D1, D2 and NAIA offers. Way to go Girls……

[Dowhatulike]

Wow!!!!!!! This hOrse is beat!!!!!!!!!

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