Scrimage

Mikayla had her first Softball Scrimage of the year tonight. I think she was a little nervous, because A) She didn't realize it was a scrimage until we got to the field B) They have only managed to have 2 full practices due to rain outs and C) This is her first year in this age group and last, but not least, this is the 1st year her Uncle Jon (my bro) has not been part of her coaching staff.

Mikayla has been playing softball since she was 4 and she is a really talented player. She has played 3 seasons of Tee Ball and 2 seasons of "Coach Pitch" this is her first season in "kid pitch" she is one of 3 girls on the team that have moved up, the rest of the team has been together for at least 1 season, with over 1/2 the team having been together for 2 years. Mikayla has felt more insecure this year because she is "low man on the totem pole" being one of the youngest players on the team and she just had to get a new glove because she has grown out of the one she has used for like 3 years. I have tried to explain to her that she has no reason to feel insecure because she was almost "fought over" at the draft (LOL) and her coach knows how good she has played in the past 2 years. She has been nominated for the All Star team both years she was eligible etc. & last years was invited (by her current coach) to play on his team as a sub even though she was in a younger age division. She has no reason to feel strange or be nervous!

Tonight, she really showed everyone that she is a great player. She hit every time she got up to bat and she made a couple of really great plays on 2nd base. Her coach seemed really proud of her being one of the younger ones. She really rocked it out!! I was, once again, really impressed with her skills.

It still amazes me that she would be so athletic when I can't even walk around flat ground without tripping over "air". I am happy for her and looking forward to the rest of the season!