My suggestion is to ride it out the best you can. Celebrate your DD's individual achievements and growth. Sit far from the other parents who bother you.
I completely understand your position. My DD's team makeup is very similar to yours - 1/3 good, 1/3 overmatched, 1/3 not invested. Routine plays are never routine. She's new to the team this year and we were led to believe they were very competitive. They are unlikely to win many or any games this year. We have one father and one grandpa who can be negative and outspoken but at least they don't swear!
Like your DD, mine is learning to play new positions and doing well. She is also becoming a much better hitter & runner. (Parent brag - SS & leadoff hitter)
We had a long talk in the car after the latest losses. She's frustrated with the team aspect but pleased with her personal growth. I did my best to encourage her to continue to improve herself and discussed areas she can improve upon.
I know the head of our organization wants competitive teams and this team was formed based (partially) on social bonds. I get the sense that next year's team will look much different. I am encouraging people I know with DD's who can play to tryout for next year. I personally know at least 5 kids still playing rec who are better than our current players.
I asked my DD if she heard parents/grandparents during games and she said she mostly tunes it out and rarely hears anything. I sometimes sit with the parents around the backstop and other times sit down the foul line if I want to watch the game in peace.
I completely understand your position. My DD's team makeup is very similar to yours - 1/3 good, 1/3 overmatched, 1/3 not invested. Routine plays are never routine. She's new to the team this year and we were led to believe they were very competitive. They are unlikely to win many or any games this year. We have one father and one grandpa who can be negative and outspoken but at least they don't swear!
Like your DD, mine is learning to play new positions and doing well. She is also becoming a much better hitter & runner. (Parent brag - SS & leadoff hitter)
We had a long talk in the car after the latest losses. She's frustrated with the team aspect but pleased with her personal growth. I did my best to encourage her to continue to improve herself and discussed areas she can improve upon.
I know the head of our organization wants competitive teams and this team was formed based (partially) on social bonds. I get the sense that next year's team will look much different. I am encouraging people I know with DD's who can play to tryout for next year. I personally know at least 5 kids still playing rec who are better than our current players.
I asked my DD if she heard parents/grandparents during games and she said she mostly tunes it out and rarely hears anything. I sometimes sit with the parents around the backstop and other times sit down the foul line if I want to watch the game in peace.