16s FATT DADDY's ....what's going on!!

[GameTime23]

ICMTM......RECOVERY......not retirement!!!

I feel a relapse coming on...One day at a time!!!!

[ICMTM]

Tight...

[GameTime23]

Fall.....10/15/12

#1. FC98 Nor Cal = Stud players and coaching.. Will now have the JUICE it takes to showcase kids for college. Added a few big fish to the roster and the top 14's team this Fall. Will need pitching depth to make those trips to SO CAL and PGF Birth. Great DEF and BIG Bats and Stud #1 pitcher. Playing 16's & Showcases...Keep it up!!!

Tenshun Says: The most complete team in Norcal. They can hit, small ball when the want to – not because they have to. Defense is solid. And Coaching? Best in class.

#2. Breeze98 = They are one of the top 98 teams by far ..Always loaded with talent and DM is guiding them for PGF Berth...Some player movement but always competes with the top dogs. Very good team all around and will play anyone. Playing 16's and showcases this Fall.

Tenshun Says: A Spartan-like work ethic keeps this team competitive year after year. Very solid defense and pitchers that know how to spin. A couple of the biggest power hitters in Norcal.

#3. Sorcerer = Added a few new coaches and handful of new players this Fall. Still has some of the top 98/99 talent with very good coaching. Very fundamentally sound team with great def and Stud #1 pitcher (#1 overall pitcher in 14's). Team will play anyone and anywhere. Good Luck!!!

Tenshun Says: One of the most athletic teams in Norcal. Lots of speed on this team helps headline their pressure-filled small ball. Better bring your sticks and confidence if you plan on facing their ace.

#4. AASA-Harrison = Team was able to land a few big fish this fall that are impact/starting players. Stud coaching, big fish and core in place for a real run at PGF or Nats. (2) Top 98 pitchers and very good hitting team this fall. Won last (2) tourneys in 14's & 16's.... Keep it up!!!!

Tenshun Says: Not sure how they did it, but the most improved team of the season. Very good pitching and some of the biggest hitters in NorCal. Very solid coaching.

#5. RR GOLD99 = STUD 99's player with good coaching. This team playing anybody and everyone in 14's & 16's and winning. This team plays much more than just RR tourneys too. Most older teams don't even want to see this team and making some 16's look bad...BIG BATS and solid def....Keep up the GREAT work!!!

Tenshun Says: One of the best 99 teams in NorCal. They’ve had a few key roster changes, but this team has consistently been at the top of the heap. Big bats means this team always has a chance to come from behind.

#6. SJ Lady Sharks = This team is most improved with coaching, merger of teams and new players. Have played 16's all Fall and looking very good. Big Bats and a very good #1 pitcher with movement and off-speed pitching. Will surprised teams this Fall. Keep up the good work!!

Tenshun Says: A long time Tenshun favorite with lots of hustle. Combined two good teams to come up with one great team. Proving sometimes the sum of the parts is indeed greater than the whole. Better be ready for their slappers or be ready to go home.

#7. Grapes-Krueg = Very good coaching with stud Vasquez and DM players on this team. Team will surprised many and will get better as season goes on and have time to gel. Playing 16's and competing. Keep up the good work!!!

Tenshun Says: Another combination of two very good teams to make one great team, with a coach that’s been there before. Solid pitching and very good defense. Better bring you’re A game if you’re facing the Grapes.

#8. Dirt Dogs: Tenshun Says: These guys are always scrappy and always come to compete. Very good pitching and dangerous hitters make this team always a threat.

#9. Team Cali 99 = Very good coaching and Stud 99's players. Top 14's (99)pitcher throwing HEAT (close to 60mph)...Older teams don't want to play them either. Will battle with RR Gold all year as top 99's team... Best of Luck!!!!

Tenshun Says: Solid coaching and athletic players make these guys the #1 nemesis to R&R Gold’s 99 supremacy. Solid #1 pitcher challenges even the best hitters.

#10. Nevada98 = Very good hitting team and well coached. Team returns as a top 98's team in Fall...They seem to want to play and travel to anyone. They have a stud lefty pitcher with great movement leading the team. Will need to beat top teams to move up...

Tenshun Says: Very good #1 pitcher and few big hitters that can make things happen in close games.

#11. Valley Stompers = Top 14's coaching by far. Team has retooled and looking very good this Fall. Playing 14's & 16's this Fall and winning. This team can hit and COACHED up!!!

#12. Roseville Heat98 = Off to a good start this fall. Good players and coaching. Team playing 14's & 16's and winning. Will need to beat top team to move up. Best of luck!!!

#13. Smash-Rios = 1st full yr with this team and getting better. Solid coaching and very good mix of 98/99s...Team will get better as season goes on and will need to beat top team top teams to move up...

#14. Lady Hustle = New 98'99s team. Husband and wife coaching.... little interesting. Have been playing 14's and winning. Interesting to see what happen in spring when 98's off to HS ball? Best of Luck!!!

#15. KG Hitters = Young 98/99's with only a few returners. Team in rebuilding phase and will get better as season goes on. Kiko is one of the BEST Nor Cal coaches hands down and this team will improve

#16. Grapes-Acuna = Always a well coached team with Ballers. Team has had some player movement this Fall. Pitching will need to step up to play with the big dogs. Team is doing some rebuilding this fall. Best of luck!!!

#17. RR Gold-Foisy = Another 1st year team that added a few very good 98's to the mix. Team is also playing other tourneys than RR's. Not a whole lot of info on this squad, but will need to play and beat top teams to move up. Best of luck!!!

I see you working:

AASA-Norwood = Young team with a few 98's...Need pitching to step up...STUD Coaching!!!!

Grapes99-Kapp = Solid young team with very good coaching. Will move up as season goes on...

Sting99 = Another very good young team. Team will get better as season moves on...

Krypotine98 = New to the ASA scene. Lets see!!

Grapes-Bilbao = New young team. Lets see!!!

Gamers = 98's team playing 14's this fall and won last week. Will need to play top teams.

CA Breeze99 = New young team. Lets see!!!

Nor Cal Blast = Very good coaching, but a new team with no info on..

Cal Fastpitch = New 14's team and will need to see them play...

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[Iluvblue]

shaking my head back and forth. Not at your rankings, because i have no clue who is the best teams/weak teams in this age. But some of what you said has me scratching my head.

Lets just say that having a kid swing and miss at a pitch on purpose (and missing by about 5 feet). is not stud coaching, and will not work AT all against good teams. But I guess that is what stud coaching comes down to...lol

Now before you all start blasting me now, because of my remarks, just think about what I ACTUALLY said and ask yourself if it is correct?

[1pitchatatime]

Why you hate'n?
Those NC FC coaches do a great job.

[GameTime23]

Hey blue....who in the hell are u talking about......the Ravens!!!!

Cowboys beat themself again.....Jerks!!!!!

Now the bucket will get a buzz......thanks tshun for the therapy sessions....one day at a time!!

[Iluvblue]

IM not talking about anyone in particular, because I cant:) But have you actually talked softball with some of these coaches that you put down as being great? Do you watch the intricacies of the games you are watching? or do you figure they are winning some games, so they are great?

Ask those Firecracker coaches how many teams they play that have great coaching? according to you, there are lots of them. You might be surprised at the answer.... although, it would have to be "Off the record."

[Rocket Scientist]

Now before you all start blasting me now, because of my remarks, just think about what I ACTUALLY said and ask yourself if it is correct?

Question: Is Iluvblue correct?
Answer: No. He is not.

[Iluvblue]

You are right... im wrong. Having a kid swing and miss at a pitch so you can steal 2nd base is the way to do things. heck, I see it done like that in the 10u rec games all the time, so it must be correct.

[Bdad73]

Blu..would you have your 9 hitter(with 2 outs) swing and missfor third out to set the table for the top of the order with 8 minutes left on the clock. No right or wrong but wondering how you would approach it as a coach.

As for the rankings..That'a boy GT! who cares what team you kid is on...does that mean a parent who's kid is outside this thread's top 20 has a better sense of the rankings or the parent who's kid plays on FC who's got the perceived view from the top of the perch?

I personally prefer to see one who's willing to rankem' as opposed to put a blanket watch list though there's nothing wrong with that either.