How to handle the know everything coach???
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Smile & Nod. So a DD should use the same tactic with coaches as they do with their parents, teachers, and most every other adult or older sibling. I would think that should be fairly easy for them. 
Smile & Nod. So a DD should use the same tactic with coaches as they do with their parents, teachers, and most every other adult or older sibling. I would think that should be fairly easy for them.
Kids today wouldn't/couldn't even do 'smile & nod'. They would probably text their response.
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Kids today wouldn't/couldn't even do 'smile & nod'. They would probably text their response.
Actually , the just bitch and moan to mom and dad who go and post a rant about coaches on an internet discussion board , then they either go to another team or start their own
I went to the bathroom!!! Sorry, had coffee and things happen. When I left she was walking to the net, when I came back she was still there! So when I did return I stopped it.
So the DD is bitching and moaning to Mom and Dad?? Is that what happened? Just curious Cyclone, as you where there and know EVERYTHING! Thanks for your very useful reply. Why even waste your time?
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Never mentioned your DD , responded to the post by rdbass.
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Mr Helicopter parent? Nice edit, I do love the guy who has posted 1000 times and then decides to police what should or should not be posted. Hypocrite much?
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I did edit it. Should have just let it be. You seem a bit touchy here. Like I said , I responded to a post from another user. I don't police anything. Just have my opinion like any other
There really is nothing wrong with taking 100 swings. I would expect that for every practice.
So the DD has the coaches interest.
As a parent, it is up to you to have a discussion with both the hitting instructor, and the coach in question. It is not about a parent knowing everything. It is about all 3 (2 coaches and DD) getting on the same page.
Ask each coach what they are trying to accomplish. Take it one step at a time. Bounce the process of each "instructor" off of one another.
If each would just "slow their roll". Engage in a teamwork discussion. You really have the best of both worlds. At 9 years old, the player will pick up tidbits from a bunch of coaches (instructors). As a parent ENGAGE with both coaches. Be polite. Ask them to slow down and try to do one thing at a time.
DON'T call either a "know it all" is a good place to start. Maybe this coach does know a bunch. It is the parents job to coordinate this without coming off as a helicopter parent. Trust me, with tact, it can be done and as a parent is your most important role.
So the DD has the coaches interest.
As a parent, it is up to you to have a discussion with both the hitting instructor, and the coach in question. It is not about a parent knowing everything. It is about all 3 (2 coaches and DD) getting on the same page.
Ask each coach what they are trying to accomplish. Take it one step at a time. Bounce the process of each "instructor" off of one another.
If each would just "slow their roll". Engage in a teamwork discussion. You really have the best of both worlds. At 9 years old, the player will pick up tidbits from a bunch of coaches (instructors). As a parent ENGAGE with both coaches. Be polite. Ask them to slow down and try to do one thing at a time.
DON'T call either a "know it all" is a good place to start. Maybe this coach does know a bunch. It is the parents job to coordinate this without coming off as a helicopter parent. Trust me, with tact, it can be done and as a parent is your most important role.
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