Our Team Goals and Approach for 2023-2024 Season ( Are we the program for you?)
Here at NWS we not only want to create strong, empowered athletes, but women as well. We want our players to make an impact both on and off the field, and we strive to provide the necessary tools to make that happen.
Our team will focus on continued improvement of fundamental skills while advancing overall softball IQ. Our hope with this program is to continue to develop players into stronger, more resilient athletes, while preparing to play at the next level. Our players can expect to be held to high standards. We expect our players to be accountable, focused, well-rounded, committed, and overall team players.
Our tournament schedule will focus on high-level competition along with college showcases for exposure.
Plans and Goals for this season:
- Take only 11-12 players if possible to maximize playing time and attention.
- Position Ratios - Each player will play a position or positions on a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio. This means players will develop a main position skill set, but also have a secondary position to increase playing time options. If/when at all possible, this will match needs at their high school.
- Competition at positions will determine player’s ratio and player’s playing time. Playing time and starting positions are never guaranteed, regardless of the club you are in. We believe healthy competition within the team will only make us better. Our athletes should show up ready to compete and continue to earn their spot.
- Growing within discomfort means players will learn that they can be uncomfortable and still succeed. It is important as athletes, and humans, to grow through our discomfort. We must be willing to push ourselves into that discomfort to come out stronger on the other side.
- Parent involvement: Ideally, we would have a parent to help handle the financial books so that there is full transparency of where the money goes. Additional parents for fundraising and Game Changer, and social media people to help share our successes and development.
- Meet kids where they are and where they want to go. For those players that want to play beyond high school, we will increase our current ability to help you get recruited and help families navigate the process. Field Level app, video productions and parent information nights will be a big part of how we can help. We can help develop a plan for each player of what they do well and what they need to work on. This includes not only physical skills, but leadership and how to be a good teammate. ( “How are they as a teammate?” Is always one of the first questions that college coaches ask us.)
- Measuring success - We do not believe a team’s overall record is the only way we measure success. Personal player growth and a love for the game is just as important. If they don’t love the game and enjoy their teammates, then it becomes “work” to them. When they love to play, then they will want to put in the “work”. That being said: we all love to win, because winning is a byproduct of hard work, preparation and desire.
We understand there is a plethora of travel teams to choose from. If our goals or outlook don't match what you want for your child, then this may not the program for you, and that is okay. We will always encourage players and their families to find the right fit that is best for them.
-Krystle