We happen to live in a small non-softball town in Central Washington. Constantly told that the teams and skills taught in our area don’t prepare our girls to play at the next level. We are changing that!
What started as a small regional team has lead to players from that team playing across several National organizations. Here are some foundational principles that have served us well and and explain what the Ramynke’s are about
Listen and apply – This was the mantra of our softball loving friends and coaches. Listen and apply – a key and foundational skill required to be coachable. Be coachable, be curious, try new things, and measure results.
War of attrition – A successful coach not only get’s kids to come back next year, but they Come back and are prepared to play at that level. We see way to many girls not come back, sometimes this is a coach thing, sometimes it is a parent thing, but it is always a not having fun thing. Let’s change that.
Effort is everything – A family mantra and one of our rules on our rule board at home. Effort is everything. We put our heart into whatever we are doing and results follow.
Quality over quantity – Yes, like road miles for cardio, sometimes quantity is needed. But in skills we focus on quality over quantity. Believing that a strong foundation is key, building upon that foundation will lead to consistent sustainable results.
All-in – The ai in aiBandits stands for all-in. If you are going to do it, do it, and enjoy the process. Fits right into our family mantra.
Be ready – Tia wants to be the best and understands that she can only control her controllables. She is ready to play anywhere, anytime. The goal is always be ready and contribute however you can.
Enjoy the process– Playing at the highest level is a commitment. Constant development, constant improvement, constant practice, constant breakdown and rebuilding. It is tough and that is why many don’t. Our idea is two folds, understanding this process will lead to success in any venture in the future, and you have to make the process fun.
Have fun – Be deliberate in having fun. Winning is fun, but it is no coincidence that teams that have fun win. We regularly have tough workouts at home but we always find time to make sure it is fun. Backyard wiffle ball golf, water balloon front toss, trick shot pop fly catches, knuckleball challenge, Blitzball strikeout competition, or backyard wiffle ball HR derby all remind us that this is a game and makes us all look forward to the next session that much more.
Be
Be fun
Be ready
Be curious
Be coachable
Be foundational
Be aggressive
Be resilient
Be better
Be effort
Believe
Be
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