12u 00/01 Winter Watchlist by Louie UPDATED

[THE SWAMI]

Awesome Louie....Could'nt have said it better myself

[uncle]

It is way to early to stawrt any good discussion on this young age group many teams have new players after tryouts this fall. The teams in your list like Hype 0-4 in Salinas, Lady Magic 2-2 seems that even these teams will agree its to early. Why don't you discuss the coaches ability to develop a team instead of 12U girls. Just my thoughts on this game of softball.

Why don't you read or at least look over the thread before coming in on your high horse complaining and casting aspersions on the integrity of the other posters here?

Coaching is being discussed and individual players are not routinely being called out. Maybe you could start a new thread where 12u coaching is discussed without making any observations about the teams or mentioning their results. I'll be happy to participate if you start it.

[uncle]

Teams that show they are ready.

1. Grapettes K.- experienced team: and came out swinging/ team that can put up runs.
2. Storm 2000- James has a group that has been together and play well together. Few new faces on team.
3. Lady Magic- probably the most talented as a bunch. Good hitters put together on the field. should be no.1 or 2 soon
4. Hype Fastpitch- experienced team, talented players. They will be on a run soon.
5. Valley Stompers- competitive team. Good bats. good No. 1 pitcher. See how they do with top 3?
6. KG Hitters F.- will upset some teams. Solid core. Need to be consistent.
7. Grapettes E- Coach Rob will be competitive on Sunday, always manufacturing runs. Don't take him lightly.
8. Ca Rapids- lots of new faces on the team. Once season gets rolling, be interesting to see how they match up.
9. Team California- don't put them under the radar. They are getting things started and should be competitive.
10. Obs Monarchs 2k- play well together. Will be competitive all year.

Teams I could think of ...don't know if I missed anyone? But I know there are other good teams out there...please fill free to share.

[uncle]

Louie whatever I posted was never directed to u. Relax

[Bob Uecker]

Surprising this thread has been quiet. I know there was friendly in Modesto this past weekend but no word on how the teams looked.

Any comments going into this weekend ASA Kickoff tourney. I'm sure most everybody is ready to get the session under way!

Good luck everybody!

[Iluvblue]

I have been out of 12u for a long time, so excuse me for not knowing names of coaches.

I watched very little of other teams games this weekend, but i did watch a little of the Grapettes Kaw???????? They were athletic, well coached, and solid pitcher that I saw in two games(same kid).

In our 3 different weekends of play, they have been IMO, easily the most well rounded TEAM. Anybody can have one big stud in the circle that dominates and wins with an avg team behind her, that was not the case with this team.

Id like to play them 3 times every weekend as that is exactly the pressure our girls need.

[Turret94]

I see Mr Ybarra the tournament director took care of himself again with the pairings this weekend. Has he no shame?

[noncrazynorcal]

I see Mr Ybarra the tournament director took care of himself again with the pairings this weekend. Has he no shame?

If his team has an easy draw on Saturday, how does that help the team on Sunday? I don't think this is something to be upset about.

[blue1956]

Not to start any trouble but wondering, have any of the top norcal teams face socal teams, and if they have how were the teams matching up?

[Bob Uecker]

Not to start any trouble but wondering, have any of the top norcal teams face socal teams, and if they have how were the teams matching up?

Not that I'm aware of, but I'm sure that we'll find out soon enough when some of our better Norcal teams head off to Vegas for the St. Paddy's Blast tourney in a couple of weeks!