TNWLightning

Pitching is a tremendous committment for any player who chooses to play the position. And...no matter how big the powerhouse is, or, how many allstate pitchers/players a team may carry, there are always times to get players in the game who might not get the play time that others see. I think it is very unfortunate when a program doesn't recognize or invest in their future talent. You can't expect any player to continue to work their butt off day after day and sit the bench game afer game. After all, 1 player doesn't make a team and what kind of message does it send when a team is built around 1 or 2 players. Having a successful program means the very essence of the word "team". No one wants to be ridiculed or labled a "quitter", but I have seen players who tend to regress and make fundamental errors they would not normally make, for fear that if they don't do well, they may not get a second chance. As a coach, I tell my players, if you expect me to be committed 100% to you, then you better be 100% committed to me and your team. These are not bad people and this young lady is a teenage girl. You people who are criticizing their decision ought to be ashamed of yourselves. Sometimes, it IS better to quit while you are ahead and not let 1 diminsional coaching decisions take away a players spirit and pride in the hard work they show every single day. Unicoi County has suffered the biggest loss, and they will probably realize that next year. I don't want to take anything away from the Sr. pitcher, I am sure she is a great girl. Good teams need more diminsion and players that push each other to become the best they can be. They also ALL should be 100% committed to the effort and success of their team. Best of luck to you Kacey, and your parents. Your decision took alot of courage. Keep your head up and remember the cream always rises to the top