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Top 10 Reasons You’re Disqualified from Being On The Exec Committee of a Rec Softball League (but will Probably Make It Anyway)

As we come to the end of the Rec Softball Board Term, leagues around the country will elect new board members and Executive Committee Members. Here are 10 reasons why softball parents should not be on the Executive Board but sadly will make it anyway.

You change the rules of the league to benefit your own kid
You use league money to go on a personal vacation
You’ve threatened to take your kids and go play travel ball
You have no math skills but want to be treasurer
As treasurer, you go to board meetings and say “The finances are good” but you haven’t created a budget or filed taxes for the last two years
You want to put the All-Star players on one rec team because they need to “carpool”
You make a deal with the local professional coaches to give lessons to your girls for free if you give them a deal to run clinics
You don’t want what’s best for all the girls and families in the league and it’s all about your daughter
You want to eliminate Silver All-Star teams because it degrades the Gold All-Star Teams
You donate money to the local high school teams to get a spot for your kid when she gets there

Did we miss any?

Vote wisely softball parents!

Congratulations N. Texas 14U Qualified Teams

Four teams emerged as Premier Qualified teams after the North Texas 14U Qualifier on May 13 and 14, 2017.

Emerging from the Winners’ Bracket were Texas Impact Gold National Navy who had four straight wins, scoring double digits in each game. They defeated Impact Gold – Koehler 11-0 in their final game to clinch a berth.

The Texas Dirt Divas also emerged form the winners bracket after racking up four straight wins. They beat Impact Gold DFW Middlebrook 4-2 in their final game.

Rebounding from their loss and rising out the losers’ bracket were Impact Gold DFW Middlebrook beating Firecrackers HTX in their final game 9-5.

Oklahoma Force 2002 also earned their berth with a win over Impact Gold Koehler 8-2.

For all the results from the weekend click here: 14U North Texas Qualifier Bracket

Coach Sean Brashear is Thankful for Trips to Del Taco

In our second of three segments with Firecrackers Coach Sean Brashear, we talk about his best advice to parents about paving the path to success. He also talks about the fine line between pushing your kid and letting them push themselves.

Don’t Fear Failure. Embrace the Opportunity.

For many young softball players, we’re getting into the heart of the season. Recreational leagues will soon have their tournaments, travel teams will try to qualify for National Tournaments and the eyes of college coaches will be looking for the talent they need to fill their future roster.

Parents, coaches and teammates have high expectations and hopes of glory. All of this turns up the pressure on young ladies who aren’t even old enough to vote, or even drive.

In the first of our 3-part interview, Firecrackers Coach Sean Brashear talks with Softball Nation about how softball players can prepare for the pressure of playing on a bigger stage.

Watch PGF Qualifier Live Draw for 12u Huntington Beach

Check out the live draw on YouTube starting at Noon PST!

Monday, March 13, 2017

What teams will you play?

PGF 12u Houston Qualifier This Weekend

The Houston PGF Qualifier gets started this weekend! 10 teams will compete for two 12u Premier berths. Good luck to all the teams playing.

They hope to join the 12u teams who have been invited:

Invites

Birmingham Thunderbolts 04 Flannery
Beverly Bandits Premier Pannell
Texas Glory 2K4
Georgia Impact Langston
Texas Blaze
Texas Impact Gold Spencer
Diamond Sports Hotshots North
Tennessee Mojo
Texas Intensity Smith
Team North Carolina Eaton
Ohio Outlaws Richards
So Cal Athletics Limo
OC Batbusters Flores
Corona Angels Carter
CC Dirt Dogs Pickering
Firecrackers Brashear/Lopez
Virginia Glory – Willemssen
Cal Breeze 04
Athletics Mercado/Kinch
Lady Lightning Gold
Team Worth 2022
American Pastime Velasquez
TN Fury 04

Source: Premier Girls Fastptich

Want to Play Softball in College?

This is the excerpt for your very first post.

Check out this story about what coaches are saying. Some advice from them about getting to the collegiate level.

The Car’s Got This

My family thinks I’m crazy. But I think it is a good idea to power down the radio and the air conditioning controls in the car before turning off the engine. My reasoning is that when I go to start the car again, it will be easier on the car’s systems. Am I on the … Continue reading “The Car’s Got This”

Am I on the right track, or just a dad whose kids think he should worry about something else? — Chris

I’m afraid we’re going to have to side with your family here, Chris.

I mean, you’re right that it takes a lot of battery power to start an engine. That’s the single most power-intensive thing the battery has to do. So it makes sense that if the battery doesn’t have to simultaneously run the air conditioning, the radio and the in-dash espresso maker while it’s trying to start the car, that’s better, right? Right.

But what you don’t know is that the car takes care of that all by itself. When you turn the key to the “start” position (or push the start button in newer cars), all of the car’s power-intensive accessories are temporarily shut off until the engine starts.

You can see this for yourself. Try leaving all that stuff on. As the car is cranking, your wipers, AC and fan blower will momentarily turn off. Then they’ll resume once the engine is running.

And if you start the car at night with the lights on, you’ll see the lights dim as power is shunted toward the starter, where it’s needed.

So, congratulations, you are now free to worry about other things, Chris. If you’re not sure what to worry about next, ask your family for the full list of the reasons they think you’re crazy, and move on to No. 2.

Car Talk

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