Fun night

[iMlearning]

My Dd and I was asked by a local rec coach to go out and work with his DD on batting because she was having a hard time. We tried to keep it simple and did several drills that I'd learned on here and travel ball. My dd explained what a lot of them were for and demonstrated how to do them. She said she still needed lots of work also, but understood what needed to be done to improve. The coach said about an hour later it was probably the farthest he'd ever seen his dd hit (got her using her lower half more).
At the end he said he learned about 20 new things (didn't know I knew 20 things) and asked my dd if she'd like to help coach his team. She was so happy and said yes, but I don't know how she'd do it with high school sports and travel ball. We are going out again next week with a couple of the coaches. Plus, she's just 14 and it's 15u.
Anyway, it was nice to "pay it forward"

 

[Greenmonsters]

Kudos to you and your DD! Sounds like she might have a knack for instructing. Think about what you might be able to do along those lines during the winter/off season when she might not be so busy - it might be easier (i.e., less socially awkward) and even more rewarding w/ kids at least one age group or several years younger. Keep up the good work!

 

[iMlearning]

I agree it would be better if it were a younger age group and she loves working with children. I'm certified to teach but I can't stand them!
Unfortunately her only slow month is December, but she could help out occasionally.

 

[kenb63]

Keep at it! My DD helps a local team run by a former rec coach of hers and DD really likes it. Not only is DD helping the younger girls, but it has helped DD by making her think about how she does things and then to articulate the process, not a bad life skill.

 

[iMlearning]

That is awesome. I noticed that she definitely was thinking things through on how to explain them and really tried hard to demonstrate good form.
KUDOS to your Daughter!