- Apr 11, 2016
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I always watch their practices except for indoors. In 10U, many parents hanged around. But by 12U, a few of us lingered, since most of us drive to far to go home and come back. By 2nd yr 12U, no one hangs around except I. I told the coach I watch the practices to help DD. I helped get balls that went far out from the field for exercises. I caught if they needed someone to warm up the pitchers. I also do Game Changer during their games since I know all the player's names.
Last season the HC asked me to be their pitching coach since I've been going to every pitching lesson since DD was 8, and I know more about pitching than the HC. When there are no coaches for a practice, I'll fill in since I know what they have been working on.
Parents should stay for practices if they can, as it helps us learn the game better and to talk to the kids what to work on after a game. DD actually was upset with me when I don't come to practice, b/c she can't tell me what they are working on and how she can improve. The other day I stayed to help out, and they were working on new signs. I was able to quiz DD in our car rides. Go to their practices if you can, it will just help your DD plus gives you bonus bonding time.
Last season the HC asked me to be their pitching coach since I've been going to every pitching lesson since DD was 8, and I know more about pitching than the HC. When there are no coaches for a practice, I'll fill in since I know what they have been working on.
Parents should stay for practices if they can, as it helps us learn the game better and to talk to the kids what to work on after a game. DD actually was upset with me when I don't come to practice, b/c she can't tell me what they are working on and how she can improve. The other day I stayed to help out, and they were working on new signs. I was able to quiz DD in our car rides. Go to their practices if you can, it will just help your DD plus gives you bonus bonding time.