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

[Iluvblue]

As I said when I made my original comment... this isnt about me, but you couldnt resist, could you Tenshun.

And since you think you are defining me so well... I never take ANY TEAM for granted, EVER. Even teams we should destroy. Now, address my original statements tenshun... but you cant talk about the topic at hand.

And since I tried not to come straight out and say it... I will. There are some really bad coaches out there trying to teach these kdis. How about 6 successful squeeze plays in one inning against a team a few weeks back in Bay Area and they NEVER changed up their defense.???

Maybe you dont see the same lack of coaching ability I do on a regular basis. Now I know I will get blasted for saying it, but it is what it is. And this was against a team that had a 2-0 lead in the 5th inning. Pathetic coaching.

So keep off of me, and discuss the original question... oh, Im sorry, that is asking too much of you.

[Tenshun]

Correct. This isn't about you and my post wasn't really even meant for you. It was really meant for all those girls that are still in the game and are learning to compete.

Back to the topic at hand. Of course there are lots of very bad coaches out there and the fact is that I've only praised relatively few (yourself included) coaches on this board.

Regardless of whether I think a coach is good or bad, I don't feel the need to defend their strategies here. I'll simply let the results speak for themselves. And by results, I don't just mean wins & losses.

[Iluvblue]

We can agree on that Tenshun, as I also believe that wins and losses is the ultimate score sheet that lets you know how you are doing. I also dont mean wins and losses on a national level as I feel all things are not created equal. If you are doing well in the region you are from, then you are probably doing some things right.

If you are getting pounded each week, then you might need to consider what you are doing. There are also coaches that are good coaches that simply do not have the players to compete. All of those play into things.

I think it is easy to spot a good coach when you see one. The decisions they make during games stick out, the way the team plays, aggressiveness, recognizing situations when they arise all show up in that final score card....

[ICMTM]

The biggest difference (besides talent) I see between good and bad teams is good teams can execute when they need to. Good teams execute at a high level. Some of that is coaching (being prepared) but the rest is said player welcoming the moment.

[rbi]

We have been very fortunate over last couple years to play the best pretty much every weekend we play, I see the same teams week end week out, most of the top teams have equal talent on paper, its the will to compete no matter the situation, is what separates the good from the great teams, and that does not come from coaching that comes from within!, JMO

[Iluvblue]

RBI..

I agree to an extent of what you say.... but I think the coach can definitely motivate, push, and help those young kids get that desire to compete. IMO, that is one of the most important things I do, I try to take my passion and desire for this game and rub that off on my players.

I am not a rah rah coach, you know that. I dont expect my players to stand up on the fence and yell, chant, cheer the entire game. i think that is mostly forced garbage...... but being intense, and wanting to win more than anything????? I think a coach can help instill that in young kids. At least i try:)

But, some kids dont need ANY outside motivation, they just have it, and that is also probably your STUD players we are talking about.

[zonlooker]

Question: While at Premier last spring I noticed that Sorcerer 14u not only had thier Number 1 pitcher but also picked up the old Grapette Vasquez number 1. Has anyone seen if she returned to thier fall team. If so, is'nt that one of the better combos around??

[GameTime23]

Very good 16's tourney for some of the 14's teams this weekend....Interesting to watch!!!

[fansoftball]

Very good 16's tourney for some of the 14's teams this weekend....Interesting to watch!!!

looks like some of the strongest teams are actually the 14s. wouldn't be surprised to see an all 14s championship game again.

[Iluvblue]

couple of weeks ago, there were zero 14u teams playing in that 16u tourney in the championship game.

I dont know all of them, and there are a lot of teams this coming weekend, so it will be interesting to see who ends up where.