I see a barrage of comments that former players of softball in their 20s or 30s don't necessarily or even outright make good coaches. I even read one comment on a board that they don't communicate the game very well...
I have never heard of this in any other sport nor in college, where it seems former players are welcomed as the best pool for coaches, especially assistants, and of course, the pool for on air commentators. I see videos by USA players, where they are very good. I would think parents would be happy if a coach had no vested interest in any player on the team.
I am talking youth softball not college or higher.
Why is this view so prevalent? Why don't we give them a chance? Let's encourage them and give them a chance. Please comment.
I have never heard of this in any other sport nor in college, where it seems former players are welcomed as the best pool for coaches, especially assistants, and of course, the pool for on air commentators. I see videos by USA players, where they are very good. I would think parents would be happy if a coach had no vested interest in any player on the team.
I am talking youth softball not college or higher.
Why is this view so prevalent? Why don't we give them a chance? Let's encourage them and give them a chance. Please comment.