As a coach and a special education teacher I am so happy to read some of the great responses. My two cents echos that of many previously. Talk to the parents and ask what they want out of their daughter participating. Talk to your players and allow them to learn how to be a great teammate this season. That does not mean you have to sacrifice being competitive. I would also suggest that you talk to each coach and umpire about her and her level. Some umpires can help without adjusting rules and being unfair.
In these situations, little battles can be the most rewarding. Maybe work on one thing at a time. Like teaching her to make contact at the plate or just stopping a ground ball. I also agree a facemask at all times is a must. Find helpful things for her to do in the dugout too. (I do not know her level but sometimes feeling important to the team will make it more fun for her.) Let her help you coach from the dugout some. (If you do this let the other players know that you are trying to let her be as much a part of the team as possible.)
And most importantly be very careful, a winning smile of accomplishment from these kids will melt your heart. (Worth more than gold!) Enjoy!
In these situations, little battles can be the most rewarding. Maybe work on one thing at a time. Like teaching her to make contact at the plate or just stopping a ground ball. I also agree a facemask at all times is a must. Find helpful things for her to do in the dugout too. (I do not know her level but sometimes feeling important to the team will make it more fun for her.) Let her help you coach from the dugout some. (If you do this let the other players know that you are trying to let her be as much a part of the team as possible.)
And most importantly be very careful, a winning smile of accomplishment from these kids will melt your heart. (Worth more than gold!) Enjoy!