Does anyone have some good references on the process of remodeling a grass infield to a skin'd one? I'm working with our Town to put together a volunteer effort to convert a field later this year.
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I'm very intrigued by the coaching certificate programs offered at the United States Sports Academy. Is anyone familiar with their continuing ed online programs? They offer courses ranging from Sports Coaching Methodology to Sports Administration.
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Wow! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this post. Lots of advice and things to consider. Here is what I did:
This past Satuday I went down and spoke to our director of rec who is the rep for us in this league. I gave him the whole story and asked for his advice...
I've been back to coaching for last 4 years in girls softball and really enjoy doing this. In the past I played organized baseball, slowpitch and fastpitch in the Air Force, assitant coach for an American Legion Baseball team and then went back to playing (and sometimes coaching) softball for...
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I've made the decision to not protest the game. Even though I am still a bit confused as to whether the pitcher's illegal steps are not a clear rule violation vs. an umpire's judgement call.
One thing I am going to do is to ask our Town's league rep to send...
Only One Ump
All our games only have one umpire.
Unfortunately girls softball seems to get the short end of the stick in this town/league. Baseball rules. Get all the good fields, equipment, etc.
I coach 7th/8th grade girls softball and we play under ASA rules. During tonight's game one of the opposing pitcher was taking one to two steps forward and then delivering the pitch. I pointed it out to the umpire and she said that she was not aware of that rule. She also admitted earlier in...
I have 3 or 4 players on girls 7th/8th softball team that constantly go after the high pitches out of the strikezone. Every practice and game I talk to them about it but then when they get up to bat that mysterious force field comes and blocks out everything that you've said and they swing at...
I coach a 7th/8th grade team and have one young ladie that loves to catch. We are working on her skills behind the plate but the one thing I have some trouble with is trying to get her to be more vocal. I want her calling out the field situations, reminding the infielders to get down into...
Could someone please give opinions on what pitching aids they feel are best to help girls 12-14 learn to develop better fastpitch mechanics?
I'm looking for anything from dvd's, aids that can be set up on the field, best books, etc.
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Darrell
I meant to ask in my last post: How can I locate a pitching coach to come out and give my pitchers some pointers? I am willing to pay her/his fee myself so that I can get these young ladies a little more help.
Are there resources that I can contact to find out who does this and also know...
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I coach 7th/8th graders. Have been coaching some of them since 3rd grade. We had our first game this past Thursday and basically got handed our lunch. The biggest problem was walks. We used 3 different pitchers who all throw the windmill but each of them had different problems and I'm...