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First, think about encouraging your daughter to help her coach understand her play, personality, and learning.

I would suggest measuring all your players by a wider range of traditional and non-traditional metrics.

I'd advise you to bring the topic up directly with the head coach before elevating it to the Athletic Director

Pay attention not only to your own safety education but that you also provide learning opportunities.

When he says due to the parents, what does he mean? I think you need and deserve more information.

If there is even a question of abuse, it would be wise to remove your child from the situation immediately.

Speaking as a past Little League Baseball and Softball coach, here are some observations and considerations.

Work with the player to set up clear, consistent, and simple expectations for positive things he can do.

Her body language says that she is bored and she complains a lot about practically every aspect of the game.

If a coach ignores pitch count or playing time rules, he is willing to win at the cost of his players