If your 11-year-old daughter is interested in taking her softball skills to the next level...

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...the wait for a truly viable softball program in lower Montgomery County and Upper Northwest DC may finally be over.

One of the established softball leagues in our area has decided to team up with two dads who have coached their daughters' softball teams for several years to form a team that will do things the right way for the next year and, hopefully, beyond.  The League is seeking 11-year-old girls with some experience to form what they are calling a pre-travel team for the next year, beginning after Labor Day.  Practices will be two days a week, the financial commitment on the part of the parents will be limited to paying for catchers gear, splitting among all team members the hiring of a professional pitching coach, and whatever equipment each child needs (helmet, bat, mitt, cleats), There will be no "tryouts" or cuts, and girls will be encouraged not to give up other sports they are playing.  The team will play scrimmages against each other and local area teams to get valuable in-game experience.

If all goes well, the team will begin playing in 12U travel tournaments in central Maryland in September 2022.  If the coaches -- in conjunction with the parents -- think the girls are ready to play in a travel tournament before then, there will be an additional financial commitment on the part of the parents to enter the tournaments.

Your daughter will need some experience and knowledge of softball to join, but interest and a year-long commitment are more important.

If your daughter is interested, feel free to contact me at bossman_20815atyahoo.com.