How many select softball teams are in setx?

[MomSoftball]

SETX teams?

[CRUSHCOACH]

lol.... almost as many teams as there are girls that want to play select. But at least everyone has a place to play.

[MomSoftball]

How many LEGITIMATE select softball teams are in setx?

[crush16]

Just right off the toip of my head you have Crush,Octane,OOC,Blast,Power,Impact Gold,Intensity,Bayou Bats,5 Tool Academy,and Sun Devils. All of these are Organizations. Not sure how many teams each one has.

[bigsoftballfan]

Mizuno 14u and 12u coming.

[rmc1981]

Mojo and TX Boom have teams as well

[rmc1981]

You would have to define "legitimate" to answer that question.

[MomSoftball]

What teams would you let your daughter play with?

[crush16]

That all depends on your expectations. Each team has something to offer. You need to make sure the coaching is a good fit for your daughter and yourself. You spend a lot of time with the people on your team.

[rmc1981]

Agreed on the expectations, and also, I would be a little more interested in the particular coach/coaches than just the organization.

[MomSoftball]

Thanks for info.

[JWB]

@ Momsoftball...How old is your daughter,and what age group are interested in?

[MomSoftball]

She is 13

[Armchair Quarterback]

I have not noticed much on Setx about the local Impact Gold or Houston Power...
Are they still around?
I have some High School kids looking for teams to tryout..

[Armchair Quarterback]

Find an Organization that fits ALL your needs and remember by the time the player
is in 8th grade they better be playing with a group that takes care of their business
on the recruiting side and play in the correct type of tournaments if they plan
on playing college softball. D1 Schools are committing players earlier and earlier.
Talked to A&M not to long ago and they were looking at 7th graders.
D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO, you have a little more time but not much.
Again.....Make sure you do your research and find the BEST fit.

[Raider9900]

ALL IN, as an update, Houston Power is expanding slowly in the Beaumont Area, but on purpose.  We now have two teams in Beaumont (Golden Triangle Area).  The entire Houston Power Organization (all in) only has 9 teams in total - 12U to 18U Gold.  So it is a small, but well controlled organization, and Nationally recognized.  In Beaumont, we have a 16U Team and now a 14U team (newly added).  Darren Swisher manages the 16U Team, and Jeff Boudreaux manages the 14U Team.   Both teams are coached by prior Division 1 players/current coaches.

 

Courtney Rhodus is the Head Coach (16U and 14U)  - Team Manager of Lamar University Softball.

Candyce Carter is an Assistant Coach (16U and 14U) - Two time Team Captain of Lamar University Softball, Power Alumni, and future University of Arkansas Coach.

Sonny Overstreet is an Assistant Coach on 16U - Stephen F. Austin University Baseball Alum.

 

I agree with what has been stated above.  Find what fits.   You may watch our practice and think what we do is not a fit for your daughter.  They will get pushed very hard (mentally and physically).  Conversely it may be exactly what you want as they will be well prep'd to handle the same at college ball.   I have four daughters myself and all are different, and not all are a fit for what HP does. So I'm a believer of testing all the opportunities available, then make a decision that fits your daughter the best.

 

As far as recruiting goes, folks can check out www.houstonsoftball.com and see what we have accomplished.

 

At the end of the day, and what I believe the most, she has to enjoy what she's doing to stay in the game and maximize her potential.  Keep checking teams out and you'll find the right fit. 

[Michele]

Good post.

[MomSoftball]

Thanks again for all the Great info.

[KBS]

Mizuno 10 out of Orange also.

[MomSoftball]

How many Mizuno teams are there?

[fivetoolacademy]

5-Tool Academy Softball has two more spots open.  We are a new team in the area.  If you are interested I can contacted via phone 214 738-1757 or email [email protected].  You can also get more information via the web www.5toolsoftballtx.com 

[crush16]

There are a number of teams out of SWLA also. If you are looking for a team for your daughter I would recomend being a pick up player since most rosters are full right now. When it comes to fall I would go to every tryout I see posted and hear about. Just remember the coaches are trying out for you as well as your daughter trying out for them.

[KBS]

10U, 12U, 14U, and I'm pretty sure an 8U is also in the making for this fall. 

[ssmom]

Looking for a 12u team around orange

[KBS]

_{Far as I know, there is going to be an 8u this year, 10u, 12u, and 14u}