rec team softball playing time

[Anonymous]

OP my DD started pitching at age 8 and is still pitching today and she is 17. So I have had years of experience with this -- rec and club/travel.

The coaches rarely make decisions with which you will agree. Just be glad if they are not making her cry. If she gets the chance to pitch in club/travel; she probably won't in the school teams.

Your child should chose to keep pitching because she loves it, even if she does not get a chance to pitch much in games.

Maybe there is a private pitching coach she can see weekly.

One day if she stays ready she will get her chance. Hopefully she won't blow it, as that does happen. It's a good metaphor for life.

Also, every coach I have ever known wants to hear from the child not the parent.

Sounds like you have a good attitude about all this and was just looking for a reality check. Hang in there OP. I hope it all works out for her.