Phew - Long Tournament Days!

My daughter just played in the ASA State 12U Tournament. Unfortunately, her team decided to lose their first game in elimination play which made for a VERY long day on Saturday. We were at the park at 7:30am and, 4 games later, didn't leave until about 9:30pm. The did make it to Sunday, but lost their first game that morning.

I forgot how energetic young people can be. This team only used 2 pitchers (one of which was my daughter and she only pitched about half a game total) and 1 catcher. Yet at the end of the day on Saturday (in the 4th game) they were still showing enthusiasm and energy. The parents and coaches, of course, were quite tired.

It was definitely easier to play 4 games in one day back when I was playing than it is to coach or watch 4 games in one day now. I know, it probably has something to do with age right?

Anyway - great job to all the 12U teams that were in this weekend's tournament!

Here's a picture of my daughter (the little one) and her teammates in the Sunday game...still showing a little pep in their step....and, yes, my daughter's hair is colored red......and blue (see bottom pic).