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Many phone calls are coming in from Little League Parents for Fastpitch TRYOUTS FOR FALL BALL and the 2010 Junior Olympic ASA or NSA Season.
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Prior to the end of the Summer try to attend at least 3 or 4 TRYOUTS with Teams in your area. IF that is possible, if you are not playing Class A Travel Ball already, look to the "B" Teams to Tryout for. Some will be open with you and admit they are a "start up" or their first time competing with ASA and NSA Junior Olympics and USSSA recreational Teams. Know some facts about these programs first by visiting your local ASA or USSSA website for teams in Washington State. Club Teams are not for everyone.
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These club teams are serious people that want other serious people to play fastpitch with. Not all but some are positioning their teams to win the State and National competition and want the best people on their team.
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Organizations that have been around for more than 5 years have a history you can review of their success. The teams that have a longer history of 8 years or more are dedicated to being around for a long time and have a rich tradition of building quality college bound players and individual ASA and NSA Championship teams.
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Some newer teams and organizations will have fun developing their teams for positive possibilities of having fun learning how to compete at the ASA level and will take their lumps along the way. If your Little League player made her All Star Team and performed very well both at their position and hits the ball consistently, then consider playing on ASA or NSA Team.
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PARENTS NEW TO ASA, NSA and USSSA CLUB BALL? First timers or anyone should call the head coach and ask some important questions to avoid surprises or pitfalls later.
- Who are the coaches and where did they get their Fastpitch Coaches Training and Experience and how long? Do they have a daughter that plays on the team?
- Who are the experienced players on the team returning from last season?
- Are you competing for a local and State Championship?
- (A-Level Teams) Are you competing for a National Competition and where?
- Does the Team already have a Starting Pitcher (s) with Local,State or National Level Championship Tournament experience?
- Does the Team train all year round in a Gym or Fastpitch Facility?
- Does the Team take Holiday breaks?
- Who will be training the skilled positions and is their an extra fee for this?
- Is their a Treasurer, someone not related to players on the team securing team funds in a fiduciary and ethical manner?
- Who is their Fundraising manager and what is their success/experience seeking sponsors for the Organization's financial needs,Travel,Hotel,Fees,Equipment and so on.
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Other club teams like USSSA and City Clubs are less competitive than ASA or NSA and most likely suited for your seasoned Little League player that is willing to learn and work hard at helping a club team be competitive toward winning a local USSSA tournament championship. USSSA is a fantastic development program that loves fastpitch. Ask your local USSSA Director for information about tryouts and eligibility to play for USSSA age group levels:
Mark Lewis at mlusssa@aol.com or at 206-818-4130.
