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  1. PAcoach

    Never throw to 3rd?

    16U. We get base runners often, unless its a team that we have played before or someone scouted us.
  2. PAcoach

    I wasn't going to brag

    Very cool.
  3. PAcoach

    Never throw to 3rd?

    we throw behind the runner all the time. they don't even think about it, the throw is automatic, bang bang!
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    Things that coaches and parents say, that don't help

    Through the years i have heard several that made my skin crawl, even a couple that wanted me to hop the fence. but for some reason the one that bothers me a lot, is a father/parent, making a comment to his/her daughter compaing them ( in a negative way) to an older or even younger sister. Thats...
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    It is not about me

    Awesome. It will be a great experience for you and your daughter. Several years ago for fathers day, my DD gave me Cal Ripkins book. It was a defining moment. I completely change my thought process. As example, if my daughetr had a bad practice or game, we or i should say I diseected it the...
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    Safety!!!

    One would think, But...............I learned a saying from an old instructor at the academy.. " There is never a never and never an always"
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    Penn State in tournament? Are you kidding me?

    No kidding. I didn't know they were hosting a regional. Great, i'll have to travel up and watch some ball
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    Almost kept my mouth shut all HS season but..

    I agree 100%. As the coach, its my job to keep the team focused. I honestly don't care what grade their in. If i'm picking say the top 12, thats what i do. If a player who has played on the JV team for 3 years because she can't make Varsity, i just don't bring her up for her senior year. If she...
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    White pants

    This is how i do my DD. I run them in a soak cycle 1st, with Clorox and Cascade (powder) Then i run them through a heavy Cycle, with our detergent and Oxy clean. Does pretty well.
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    Want other coaches opinions

    northern pa
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    Want other coaches opinions

    I'm not concerned of them. and my home is very, very secure!
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    Want other coaches opinions

    *Update* The mother was officially banned from all sporting events on the school property, whcih means she no can't even go watch her son in LL baseball. When i arrived at practice yesterday, the father was waiting. I wasn't concerned about a physical altercation, but i didn't want any more...
  13. PAcoach

    My niece is 3 1/2.

    this is awesome. Seeing that photo made my day. Just a kid and a game, all innocence. Best wishes to her.
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    Want other coaches opinions

    Thank you. And honestly, thats how i stay grounded. All my energy is focused on them, not the parents etc. The best part is, the players know it and thats all that matters.

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