Consistent Rosters

[PitchersDad99]

As a team, the MSC Tigers99 currently have 3 girls that have been together for 4 years. Last year we played up in 14U as a 98' team and had 5 girls at 3.5 years and 3 girls between 2-3 years.

At this age the the difference between the older girls and the younger girls is dramatic in relation to maturity. We didn't want to split them up, but it was time.

My wife and I have pictures of our championship rec-ball teams, that had these same girls on them, hanging on our wall. They will always be a very special part of our lives.

In my limited experience (only 6 years with the first 2 years in 8U rec-ball) the most important aspect in keeping the girls together is the parents. If you find someone who has been on 4 teams in 4 years, then they wiil probably be looking for number 6 after they're done with you. Also a coach needs to be somewhat thick skinned because no matter who you are you ain't gonna be match for everyone. No matter how magnanimous your posts are.

[2muchparents]

Maybe the RR gold/miller team can give KG hitters a game at March 24 RR tourney right?

For those of you that can't read as far as 2 post up, we are talking about the top 2000 team. RR miller is a 99.
You must have a dd on miller, so to pad your ego, RR is a better team.

[2muchparents]

You got me there.

[Tenshun]

I think part of the consistency behind these rosters is that the girls like playing with each other and are committed to the team. But it also says a lot about the coaches and their organizations commitment for being willing to develop the girls they already have.

Anyone think it's ironic that some of the teams with the greatest longevity are led by some of the most controversial coaches? They must be doing something right.

[bleacherpreacher]

I think some coaches may be controversial to people from the outside but the players seem to love them.

[catchers_rock]

Cen-cal 98's has some girls that have played together since rec ball.
Smash-Rios has a core that have played together for 3-4 yrs.
Smash-98's (same)

I think It helps for the girls to have that trust level that comes with play together for so long. they just know that the other have their backs. Those are the only ones I can think of that won’t mentioned previously.

[lookingIN]

Never heard of Rio's Smash or Cen cal but I think if parents would just sit back and relax everything would work itself out. It is impossible to keep consistent rosters with unhappy parents. Drama always follows the gossip.

[catchers_rock]

Never heard of Rio's Smash or Cen cal

Smash Rios- Formerly Lady Rebles
Cen-cal I think my only play USSSA, NSA and IFA in the past.

[Iluvblue]

It is impossible to keep consistent rosters with unhappy parents. Drama always follows the gossip.



bingo...treat the parents like people, like subordinates and that solves most of the issues.

i dont really care if parents like what I am doing, but I will always let them know why I am doing what I am doing. I also try to never surprise them with a last second practice, or say we are having a weekend off, and then on Thursday night let them know we have a friendly. A little consideration goes a long way.

[lookingIN]

Never heard of Rio's Smash or Cen cal

Smash Rios- Formerly Lady Rebles
Cen-cal I think my only play USSSA, NSA and IFA in the past.

OK, Didnt know they are Smash now. Stud pitcher and catcher combo. Catcher is a beast.
IMO one or two players away from kicking down the doors.