- Sep 28, 2015
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There is a common statement said about 10u parents being crazy and it has its truth but would be more accurately stated to say “I wish I knew then what I know now”.
I am guessing this is your oldest or only DD so there is a learning curve and also a networking aspect that needs to take place.
I swore that I was going to write a guide book on this stuff after 2 yrs of learning the hard way!!
So don’t get caught up making decisions based on THIS coach. Your DD isn’t even remotely close to this age group (both real age and playing age) and it says a lot if this coach would even fathom asking you or not talk you out of it.
Going a step further you want to find a group her age with parents and kids with similar mindsets (it might take a few “groups”) by 9 yrs old. Right now you might only find 1 or 2 kids that want to play more serious. That is fine, start grouping yourselves and it will all work out in 3 yrs and then play 10u.
Lastly, every year we move up an age group in the fall and we are amazed to look back at the “new” kids at the previous age and comment how “tiny” they look. That is just 1 yr difference.....
Focus on skills and fun at home to get her softball fix and don’t worry about the games.
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I am guessing this is your oldest or only DD so there is a learning curve and also a networking aspect that needs to take place.
I swore that I was going to write a guide book on this stuff after 2 yrs of learning the hard way!!
So don’t get caught up making decisions based on THIS coach. Your DD isn’t even remotely close to this age group (both real age and playing age) and it says a lot if this coach would even fathom asking you or not talk you out of it.
Going a step further you want to find a group her age with parents and kids with similar mindsets (it might take a few “groups”) by 9 yrs old. Right now you might only find 1 or 2 kids that want to play more serious. That is fine, start grouping yourselves and it will all work out in 3 yrs and then play 10u.
Lastly, every year we move up an age group in the fall and we are amazed to look back at the “new” kids at the previous age and comment how “tiny” they look. That is just 1 yr difference.....
Focus on skills and fun at home to get her softball fix and don’t worry about the games.
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