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CaCO3Girl
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 Posted - 06/15/2016 : 07:44:40
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I am not a coach, have never been a coach, and will never be a coach...but I am a parent. As a parent I have been rolling my eyes a lot lately at team names. I would encourage ALL coaches to leave certain words out of their team names.
-Elite
-Premier
-Prospect
-Showcase
-Select
-Exposure
-National (Unless you really are playing all over the nation multiple times)
Or any combination of the above such as "Elite premier prospect showcase team".
And Parents if you see any of these words in the title of the baseball team they are likely not elite, or select or any of the above. The "REAL" elite teams don't call themselves out as Elite, their names are just known.
And while I'm on a role, please don't take the name of an already established Major level team...way too much confusion to see multiple Braves, Astros, Titans ...etc teams.
Anyone else have suggestions of words/phrases to stay away from? |
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DecaturDad
619 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2016 : 09:32:13
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| I still remember my son's team playing the "Megastar Elite" at Cooperstown. In their defense, they were a very good 12u team. But five years later, I still laugh to myself about the name. |
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Bob Balker
456 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2016 : 10:48:32
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DDad-they are still around, out of of Charlotte, I presume is the organization you are referring to.
Girly girl-very good post, I agree w/every word. |
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Punishers
688 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2016 : 12:26:59
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I think you summed it up. Just state what level they play or intend to play at. "Elite" is so overused these days.
I have an Elite roll of nickels in my pocket too.
Teams should use their own/creative names to avoid any confusion. |
Edited by - Punishers on 06/15/2016 13:59:46 |
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oneZone
117 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2016 : 17:38:30
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I thought you were going to say something like:
DON'T -- there are already too many teams!
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DecaturDad
619 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2016 : 18:51:52
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I hope my son is -Selected for the -Elite, -Premier, -Prospect, -Showcase team that can offer him -National -Exposure
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CaCO3Girl
1989 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2016 : 07:31:35
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Originally posted by DecaturDad
I hope my son is -Selected for the -Elite, -Premier, -Prospect, -Showcase team that can offer him -National -Exposure
LOLOL! Oh my, some team is going to pick that up as their tag line! |
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offspeed4
169 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2016 : 09:02:03
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| If I was starting a new team it would be called: Elite Worldwide Super Power Showcase Top Level Prospects |
Edited by - offspeed4 on 06/16/2016 09:14:53 |
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DecaturDad
619 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2016 : 09:30:25
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I prefer bad news bears :-)
I would hate to be on a team that had to say they lost to the bad news bears. |
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CaCO3Girl
1989 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2016 : 10:49:16
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Originally posted by DecaturDad
I prefer bad news bears :-)
I would hate to be on a team that had to say they lost to the bad news bears.
How about when Team Elite Prospects 14u (nope not kidding) lost to 14u Team Court Kangaroo Court Baseball Club out of Florida in the 2016 PG 14U Invitational (Major Division) Apr 22, 2016 - Apr 24, 2016 .
Loosing to a Kangaroo Court?? Really? |
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offspeed4
169 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2016 : 12:05:04
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743
215 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2016 : 15:06:40
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quote:
Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
quote:
Originally posted by DecaturDad
I prefer bad news bears :-)
I would hate to be on a team that had to say they lost to the bad news bears.
How about when Team Elite Prospects 14u (nope not kidding) lost to 14u Team Court Kangaroo Court Baseball Club out of Florida in the 2016 PG 14U Invitational (Major Division) Apr 22, 2016 - Apr 24, 2016 .
Loosing to a Kangaroo Court?? Really?
That was in the championship, I don't care what a teams name is if they beat me in the championship, better than not making bracket! |
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BREAMKING
323 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2016 : 15:42:19
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| Ddad I always like the bad news bears also. I think I would go for team name the inmates. My jerseys would be prison work uniform like. lol... |
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CaCO3Girl
1989 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2016 : 07:30:11
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Originally posted by BREAMKING
Ddad I always like the bad news bears also. I think I would go for team name the inmates. My jerseys would be prison work uniform like. lol...
I wonder if the BRIGHT orange would be distracting to the other team....but hey if you color coordinate with the Easton BRIGHT orange bats it could look pretty cool! |
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BamaDad
188 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2016 : 10:04:18
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Originally posted by BREAMKING
Ddad I always like the bad news bears also. I think I would go for team name the inmates. My jerseys would be prison work uniform like. lol...
You already have a 'Chain Gang' team. Maybe they should change their colors to truly represent the image! |
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A word of advice for coaches forming teams...
