Duties of a bucket dad/mom during tournaments

[spleen1015]

Alright, any advice for someone like me who is also a coach? Shes 7 so mechanics can get off pretty quick. Thinking as a coach and not her dad, do I help her at this age during the game or let her just pitch?

I think it is okay to help with mechanics at her age while she is on the mound. I don't think muscle memory, etc has set in yet.

My DD is 11, 3rd year pitching and we talk about things in the dugout after she comes off the field, but I don't talk to her while she's pitching anymore. She knows what to do now. She doesn't want me chirping at her while she's out there because she is trying to work it out on her own which is important.

 

[Dabears17]

Championship game of last tournament I sent a friend to left field to pace for me since I'm an AC on my DD's team.

 

[RetiredCoach]

Championship game of last tournament I sent a friend to left field to pace for me since I'm an AC on my DD's team.

Sounds like a true friend!

 

[guero_gordo]

Tell her "keep drinking", and lead by example. ;-)