AS - Softball: Welcome
ADVANCED SPORTS
The World of Fast-Pitch Softball The world of youth fast-pitch softball in Southern California can be divided in two. First, we have the recreational or participative world. Second, we have the competitive level or “travel-ball” world. The typical progression through this environment begins in the participative arena and moves to the competitive one; from “rec-ball” to all-stars, to travel or high school softball. At each level, participants encounter conflict. For example, someone with an ultra-competitive mind set may have difficulty with the participative environment. In contrast to the “formal” educational arena, softball performance is public in nature. Success and failure go hand-in-hand as children and young adults develop the confidence to perform in public. How organizations, coaches and parents/players design and navigate this environment determines success. Advanced Sports can help.
Recreational Softball
Learning is fun...that is the goal of the recreational environment - participation - to expose players to fast-pitch softball.
Through this environment, players will succeed and fail and at each step of the way develop confidence. Everyone plays! Within this construct...competition is introduced in a gradual manner. Those whose aptitude is more competitive excel. But at some point...the hunger to test oneself against the best will call those athletes to the competitive arena. Through its list of services, Advanced Sports can help organizations, coaches, and families effectively balance the “fun” aspect of softball while at the same time kindling the competitive fire.Competitive Softball
We are here to win...not at all cost but at significant effort. Here, the athletes are tested physically, mentally and emotionally. The ability to manage failure by “keeping things in perspective” is more important. The pressure is up...to succeed one must prepare. We now have more at stake...conflict both internal and external. Competition drives up the pressure and stress for all involved. Advanced Sports can effectively assist organizations and participants...the goal is to improve the overall experience.
Get The Advantage... Manuel Garcia - Advanced Sports
"I take batting lessons from coach Manny. I like the softball. I also bat with basketballs. This makes me strong and powerful. Coach Manny taught me to do the baby step and lock my front leg. Coach Manny is a good coach and makes me happy." Bailee, 7 yrs old - March 2006.
Coach Manny's Nemesis Elite team, 8/2007 ASA/USA 16U Nationals
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 7th place (138 teams) :]