Wining is great but please dont tell me you always win but you cant bunt or slide or throw properly (yes Ive seen this)
I not sure what "life lessons" you are learning when you go 3-17. I don't care if you are showcase team that went 3-17. You aren't doing it right.
One thing I have always found interesting is how many players played their whole careers and never won anything of substance. It happens more than you think. I guess they made it to college though and it's ironic when their college team stinks as well. I guess it was worth it....
I remember your comment when i decided to join the team. They might only need one good pitcher and things will go differently.Is this new coach any good? What kind of practice does he run? At that age the difference between 3-17 and 10-10 is sometimes just one good pitcher...
I am not as stupid as I look (which isn't saying much because I look pretty stupid...)I remember your comment when i decided to join the team. They might only need one good pitcher and things will go differently.
you absolutely right! We end up join that team. she going as number 1 .We had a very successful summer. ( winning 3 respectful tournaments). and be able to recruit so talented to join the team later that fall.
We end up joined 3-17 team. They going strong in the summer. Winning 3 respectful tournaments.Winning is not important at 12U, except to the parents and player. More important is to go to a team where you will play and develop; good competition is a bonus.
As others have pointed out, your DD's pitching could make a 3-17 team 17-3 especially as a second year pitcher.
Does the coach of the new team have a solid reputation? How are the team dynamics? Ask to talk to a parent or two. If the team sticks together for the next season after a 3-17 season, that is a very good sign. How many girls are returning?
It sounds like you and your DD are ultimately going to have to join the 2+ hour away team, if she is already good enough to play on the PGF-level team at 10U. So the question is when to make that jump?
Right now, you have time. Whatever you decide it will be the right thing. For now.
But be sure to stay in touch with that other team. You're going to need them!
Congrats!