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barsred98
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 Posted - 02/04/2011 : 12:11:02
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Southside mom made a good point in the last topic about being a new combined team.
"We are a newly formed team this year. We have combined players from several area teams. I feel like it may be a slow go at first being a newly formed team"
We are also combining players from 7 different teams. Throw out ideas of what you guys think help bond players into a strong team when they haven't been playing together.
Would like to hear mom's perspective as well as some of you guys that read this post (come on Gwinnett, Bandit Hawk)
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Edited by - barsred98 on 02/04/2011 12:14:58 |
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TAZ980002
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Posted - 02/04/2011 : 14:31:17
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Make sure they have a lot of fun together off the field. Our boys are always playing some sort of game ... tips, basketball, whiffle ball, kickball, etc. When most teams are warming up between games, our players are just goofing around instead. We also tend to eat out together as a team pretty often - Fuddruckers, Red Robin, SteaknShake, Pizza Hut.
Now, the real challenge for you is to get the PARENTS to gel !!! LOL |
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Southside mom
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Posted - 02/04/2011 : 16:30:40
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Our team has worked really hard this winter to get all the boys comfortable with each other on as well as off the field. A couple of our boys have had birthday's lately, so the boys got a chance to really bond off the field. It takes time for boys to feel comfortable with each other and develop a sense of trust off the field but more importantly on the field. As far as parent go, I couldn't be happier with the group of parents that we have this year.
It is very hard to find a team where everyone gets along, my son's team from last year was a nightmare (constant parental conflict) not only between parents,but also with the coach. Don't get me wrong, I love to watch baseball and see my son's team win, but to have a team where all the kids get along and also the parent get along that makes me feel like we have already won. |
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Gwinnett
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Posted - 02/04/2011 : 17:27:44
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| B, I really think Bandit Hawks last point is most important, "PARENTS to gel". Honestly, my son gets along with most any other boy on and off the field. In fact I really haven't seen him have a problem with another teammate. He did mention once about one crying, but, that was it. We also have had different functions outside the field for the boys and they always seem to love it. Parents are a different story with so many different parent personalities, backgrounds and expectations. I think when the parents have harmony the boys have even more harmony. I would have to say ORGANIZATION is highest on the list for parent harmony. Very interesting topic because my son is playing on 2 teams this season (11u & 12u) and he gets along great with the kids on both teams. However, its an adjustment for me to learn and adjust to both teams parents. Its all good but very interesting...lol This could turn into another topic....lol |
Edited by - Gwinnett on 02/04/2011 21:10:25 |
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Gwinnett
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Posted - 02/06/2011 : 11:13:40
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| One other thing, the more the boys have field practice the better they will gel and trust and get to know each other on the field. The more field practice & games they have together the better they get and gel with one another. REPS, REPS, REPS, REPS, REPS...... Anything outside that is just play time to them and they love that too! You know the old saying, "work hard--play hard". :) |
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barsred98
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Posted - 02/10/2011 : 23:38:21
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| Thanks for all the help. We have a good group and have enjoyed some great time off the field together this winter. Now if only MOM NATURE cooperates we can work on those REPS, REPS, REPS |
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What helps "new" teams mesh?
