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I love coaching, but my daughter hates me.
I also coach my daughter's team but don't have this issue any longer, however I did at one point. The single largest change I made to the way I coached was that I no longer coach her. I hand that responsibility off to another assistant. Sure, I still critique what she needs help with however I...- Pitchcaller
- Post #44
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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The appeal of a "non-parent" coach
First and foremost, coaching experience is a must. I can tell you from past experience this is born out of a desire to eliminate "Daddy ball". Unfortunately there are too many coaches that place their daughters in the positions they want to be in regardless of the impact on the team or it's...- Pitchcaller
- Post #73
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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7 “Pitchers” on team
You need to be polite yet firm in your discussion with the parents. I coach a 14u club usssa b/c squad and our general run is no pitching coach, limited pitching time. The reason for the pitching coach rule is simple. At 12u there becomes a separation based on player ability and effort and it is...- Pitchcaller
- Post #43
- Forum: Coaching Softball
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How important are stats?
There was a comment earlier about how much you trust the person keeping the stats...more specifically, are they counting fielding errors as hits etc. Poorly kept stats mean nothing. As a coach I let everyone know I am accessible to discuss the game after 24 hours have passed. I am happy to...- Pitchcaller
- Post #96
- Forum: Coaching Softball
