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One thing that I just cannot under stand is why the Olympic Committee is going to get rid of Fastpitch Softball in the games. Why I was watching the first game, USA versus Venezuela, during the field prep, they switched over to another sport that just blew my mind. Badminton, seriously, badminton. I couldn't believe it. They're going to be getting rid of a sport that so many people love to watch, and to many, is a part of their life.

I still to this day, have not heard of the reason to why the decided to do so. I've heard the rumors, that Team USA just dominates, (which they do, and I love to see happen) and that it's also not fair to the other countries. But these girls that make up team USA have poured their heart into the game. They have sacrificed so much to be where they are. 

And the same thing goes for all the girls that play locally. Just ask yourself, how many tournaments did your daughter play in this past season, and games. To all our young girls who play this game, Team USA is their inspiration, it's their drive that feeds them on becoming better and better. 

One thing that I have noticed, no matter what the team, what the age group, there is always going to be an issue with a parent, player or coach. It seems that every year, it starts off fine, everyone's getting along. And then before you know it, bamm, and something happens. Possibly their daughter isn't getting enough playing time, not playing the positions they would like to be, or maybe, just not happy with the teams success.

I heard something this past week at the Tournament in Aurora. It kinda troubled me, well, it really troubled me. There was a rumor, that one of the parents, was calling pitches for her daughter who was pitching. To me, that just seems like a total slap in the face to the Coach.

If a parent really wants to be that in control, shouldn't they apply for an assistant-coach position?