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SheltieLover

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7. If it's really important to her, hire her the best college coach you can to train her.
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 06:41 PM
Friday

Right or wrong, that's what I did with my 1 soccer goalie/softball catcher & 1 softball pitcher.

I hate school sports.

But only if this sport is the love of her life.

Otherwise, help her explore other activities she might well enjoy more.

You could also find her an elite club team to play on. Again, that's what I did. School sports only get in the way of superb club teams in high school.

I know dissapointments are tough & kids are so mean, but even little losses like this are a teachable moment.

Good luck!



On edit: if she might be interested in college scholarships, volleyball is the ticket. Not sure where she lives, nut I know scouts look in Chicago first.

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