redhotcoach
Out on good behavior
- May 8, 2009
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I agree with MTR, it really is the exception. However, the lasting impression seems like it is more common than not.
My 13 year olds, young 14U team, played our final fall tourney in Des Moines and we ran into this exact thing against a local team both in bracket play & in the championship game. Parents and players tossing out insults. Ironically, they were criticizing our young age and small stature in a very bad manner. We beat them both games. Its amazing what people will teach their kids...
Luckily, it doesn't happen that often to us.
BB. I am pretty sure I know who you mean. There teams of all ages are like that. First time we played them at 10u their first three batters are standing looking at us, and then catch trying to steal our signs. It was after 2nd inning when one of our girls said "I can't believe what they are saying.". I started listening to there chants, everyone had something about "kicking your a, or beating the f out of you.". THIS WAS 10u! We have played them at 12 u, it is just expected now. There trashy parents are proud of the way they act. Only thing that really makes me mad is if we lose to them (we are 2-3).