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		<title>What to Say About Controversy</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/09/what-to-say-about-controversy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a negative incident happens at the field, as parents we&#8217;re often quick express our thoughts about the event.  Often times we tell our children what should or should not have been done.  We may even point out actions or even people who were right or wrong.   If your children are younger, they may ask [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Youth Sports: Impact on Parents</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/09/youth-sports-impact-on-parents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:16:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve seen a LOT of cases where parents are just wayyyyyy too serious about their child being in sports.  They are just so intense from a young age and I think some are just so way over the top.  Others can only see their child through rose colored glasses.  While there are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why You Need a College Recruiting Plan</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/06/why-you-need-a-college-recruiting-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you want to play softball in college and think you have the grades and skills necessary to do so.  That’s great!  But do you have a plan?  Even if you’re one of the best on your team or even in your league, you still need a plan.   Hopefully by the time you finished reading [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Your College Recruiting Questions Answered</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/04/get-your-college-recruiting-questions-answered/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/04/get-your-college-recruiting-questions-answered/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:48:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most common questions I get asked is. &#8220;What do I do to get my daughter noticed?&#8221;
When it comes to the subject of college recruiting, there are usually two kinds of people (and this goes for both parents and coaches):
1.There are the ones who actually know something about the process and typically have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Mother Speaks Out About Phelps</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/02/a-mother-speaks-out-about-phelps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:47:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know Phelps is a swimmer and isn&#8217;t in the softball world, but he made headlines earlier this month with his marijuana incident.
I&#8217;m just wondering how you feel about that mishap as a sports parent.  I understand that people make mistakes and such, but this guy has been talked about as the &#8220;Greatest Olympian [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coaches Out of Hand at Youth Game</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/02/coaches-out-of-hand-at-youth-game/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/02/coaches-out-of-hand-at-youth-game/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Last night&#8217;s game between Unity and Tuscola was just like any other, until witnesses say Unity&#8217;s assistant Coach Mike McCarty chest pumped a player from the other team, slamming him to the ground.&#8221;
What in the world?  Why is it that adults are the ones who usually mess up youth sports experiences?  We&#8217;re supposed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 College Recruiting Tips for Parents</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/02/3-college-recruiting-tips-for-parents/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2009/02/3-college-recruiting-tips-for-parents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The college recruiting process can be both exciting and stressful at the same time.  So many student-athletes and their families make critical mistakes in this process without even knowing it until it&#8217;s too late.  With that in mind, here are 3 very basic, yet essential, tips for going through the college recruiting journey.
Tip [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Coaching Your Own Child</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/12/tips-for-coaching-your-own-child/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/12/tips-for-coaching-your-own-child/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ah, yes, this is one tough job and often times a controversial subject.  Should parents coach their own kids or not.  I don&#8217;t even know if there is a &#8220;blanket&#8221; answer to that question that would apply to every family.  I also know that in certain situations, there aren&#8217;t very many other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a Fastpitch Coach</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/12/what-to-look-for-in-a-fastpitch-coach/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/12/what-to-look-for-in-a-fastpitch-coach/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discuss the Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guidelines for Fastpitch Parents]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is something that comes up quite a bit.  After all, your child&#8217;s coach has a huge impact on the type of experience your child (and you) have while playing fastpitch softball.  I know, and maybe you do to (though I hope not) how rough it can be when your child doesn&#8217;t have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Role of the Youth Athlete</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/12/the-role-of-the-youth-athlete/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/12/the-role-of-the-youth-athlete/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ah, this is something interesting the think about.  We often think about the role of the coaches or the role of the parents, but what about the role of the players?  Are you giving them guidelines each year?  I personally don&#8217;t think the responsibilities of the player are emphasized enough.  Even [...]]]></description>
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